Mosquitoes do not choose their victims randomly; various factors make certain people more attractive to these insects.

Whether you're spending summer at home or in warmer climes, insect repellent is important for preventing bites and stings and the associated diseases transmitted by biting bugs. We've tested popular ...

Dark clothing, blood type, sweat, carbon dioxide, pregnancy, skin bacteria, and beer consumption are some things researchers have found tend to draw mosquitoes to someone. You may be able to prevent ...

Medical experts say you can still visit dengue hot spots such as Puerto Rico, Argentina and Brazil. But bring repellent.

The refreshing scent of citronella is a welcome change from the harsh chemical smell of most insect repellents. It’s also easy to use – simply apply a few drops to your skin or clothing before ...

Some essential oils also help treat mosquito bites. “Certain essential oils, like tea tree and lavender, have ...

While the idea of sweet blood may seem like folklore there is indeed a scientific basis for why some people seem to attract ...

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires most skin-applied insect repellents to be registered for both human safety and effectiveness. The agency has also listed several natural ...

Especially, those damned mosquitoes. Fear not though, cause we've picked out mosquito repellent creams, roll-ons and oils that'll keep those pesky irritating creatures at bay. And hey, you don't need ...

We tested more than 20 bug repellents in the muggy, buggy South Florida heat. These are our top picks to help you stay bite-free.

Why do mosquitoes terrorise some people and spare others? As mosquito season begins, it could be down to your outfit.