Evans notes that, when used properly, bug spray (aka insect repellent) is safe and an important part of keeping kids healthy ...

Picaridin works by blocking a mosquito’s ability to sense its human target. It repels mosquitoes, ticks, flies, fleas, and chiggers. You’ll find it in 5%–20% formulations. Higher concentrations ...

Southland residents are being asked to take precautions after health officials found mosquito samples testing positive for ...

Contra Costa County confirms its first 2025 avian West Nile virus case in a California scrub jay, prompting community engagement and preventive measures.

Health officials point to the EPA’s list of approved repellents as the best defense against mosquitoes that spread West Nile ...

The Eastern equine encephalitis virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time this year, state ...

I promise I’ve made an effort to up my SPF game in the past couple of years. But if we’re being honest, I’ve never been the ...

West Nile Virus has made its way to western Massachusetts. Local officials are warning the public about any signs of West ...