Picaridin powers some of Consumer Reports' recommended insect repellents. We explain what it is, how well it works, and which products to pick.

This molecule has been commercially available since 1957, after the United States military discovered it was an effective insect repellent. DEET is often used as a point of comparison for studies ...

Ole Miss researchers identify flower that could be used to make mosquito repellant. Plant-based product could be an alternative to DEET. Mosquitoes are a global health threat.

Common bug sprays may affect the formation of egg cells during pregnancy, scientists have warned. DEET, chemically named N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide, is an active ingredient in many insect repellents.

Compounds derived from coconut oil have been found to repel some insects better than DEET, a synthetic chemical considered the "gold standard" of repellents, according to a U.S. Department of ...

Why DEET also repels ticks is even less understood, though the mechanisms are probably different than with mosquitoes. One thing we do know: Ticks, which generally hitch a ride as you pass them in ...

Researchers at Google recently announced that they have trained an AI-powered neural network model to “map out” how a molecule’s structure correlates to its scent, and it could spark a ...

Q: Everyone says that the DEET in bug spray is awful, but my own research seems to suggest that it’s well-tested and safe. Am I giving myself a little bit of cancer every time I use it?

This molecule has been commercially available since 1957, after the United States military discovered it was an effective insect repellent. DEET is often used as a point of comparison for studies ...

So we can Verify, No, bug spray with DEET is not safe for your dogs. Related Articles. No, air marshals aren’t on every U.S. flight; No, it’s not safe to take a bath or shower during a ...