Mention DEET (chemical name, N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) in a crowded room, and you’re likely to hear a chorus of different opinions regarding its potential toxicity and health implications. Against a ...

The ’90s are back: We’re wearing claw clips, jelly sandals, and—according to some corners of TikTok—slathering on Avon bath oil in an attempt to keep our skin free of bug bites. The exact product is ...

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 ...

Trying to get rid of mosquitos feels like an endless battle in summer, and purchasing bottles of mosquito repellent can prove expensive over time. The good news is that it is simple to make your own ...

Mosquitos don’t just cause annoying, itchy bites — they can also spread potentially life-threatening infectious diseases, like eastern equine encephalitis, West Nile virus and dengue fever. At least ...

It seems 2025 is the year of prioritizing natural mosquito repellents you can make yourself, and I can see the appeal, because who wants toxic substances on their skin or around their home? To keep ...

Q: I once spent a summer unloading ships across Onslow Beach, part of Camp Lejeune. I took the Marines’ advice to use Avon Skin So Soft and I swallowed a garlic gel tab every day. I was not bothered ...

Avon’s Skin So Soft baby oil doubles as mosquito repellant, says TikToker Lauren Nieto in a viral video. And since Nieto posted the video recently, it has garnered nearly 150,000 views. She is holding ...

We might look forward to the warm sunny weather every year, but one thing we’re less excited about returning is the insects that come with it. Every summer it becomes a minefield of avoiding being ...