Mosquitoes and ticks can spread dangerous diseases, including the West Nile virus, Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and babesiosis. Our insect repellent ratings identify which products work best against ...

GOOD DEFENSE. EVERY YEAR, CONSUMER REPORTS, TESTS, LOTIONS, SPRAYS AND WIPES, INCLUDING PLANT BASED REPELLENTS ON REAL PEOPLE USING REAL MOSQUITOES TO FIND THE BEST INSECT REPELLENTS. A REPELLENT ...

Whether planning a vacation that involves plenty of time outdoors-possibly around bugs-or just want protection while enjoying your backyard, a forest hike or time in a grassland or desert, insect ...

One question we get a lot here at CR: Are there any effective bug sprays that don’t contain deet? While deet-based products make up most of our top-scoring insect repellents, and deet is effective and ...

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During the warmer months, bug bites — like sunburns — are sometimes an unfortunate consequence of spending time outdoors. But bites from mosquitoes, ticks and other insects can be much more than just ...

We updated this article in July 2022 to add more information about each featured product, based on extensive research done by our team. This traditional spray is formulated with 25% DEET and has a ...

People use insect repellents to keep harmful or annoying bugs away. Natural insect repellents do not contain toxic chemicals, and some research indicates they are effective. All pesticides that are ...

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Once you’ve adjusted to life with a new human, you may be excited to share outdoor adventures (or just a picnic in the backyard) with your little one. It’s no secret that time spent in nature is great ...

Some oils from natural ingredients like peppermint, garlic, lemon, and thyme may help ward off insects. However, more research is needed to fully support the benefits of homemade bug sprays. Not ...