That's why Consumer Reports is here to tell us which insect repellents work best, and which hardly work at all. They also ...

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To find the best bug sprays, Consumer Reports put repellents to the ultimate test–having real people stick their arms into ...

Don’t spray repellent onto kids or apply it to their hands. That’s to avoid it getting into their eyes or mouth, and avoid applying it to cuts or irritated skin. (Insect repellents with deet ...

Citronella has been used for centuries for certain health conditions such as rashes and infections, with the oil aiding as a mosquito repellent on the skin. However, experts also say that the strong ...

Citronella has been used for centuries for certain health conditions such as rashes and infections, with the oil aiding as a mosquito repellent on the skin. However, experts also say that the strong ...

The researchers found that Cutter Lemon Eucalyptus Insect Repellent, a plant-based spray containing OLE, was the only DEET-free formula to deliver strong, long-lasting results. DEET is the ...

But it says that mosquito repellents are essential, too. "Using an insect repellent is one of the best ways you can protect yourself from Zika and other diseases transmitted by mosquitoes," says ...

Mosquitoes are swarming back into Central Texas after recent storms soaked the region, leaving behind sticky humidity and pockets of standing water — perfect breeding grounds for the pesky insects.

Going through a positioning exercise also helps you identify ways to position your bug repellent so shoppers choose your brand rather than a competing spray. Determine what features your target ...

He also explains why you should avoid certain “natural” repellents, like essential oils and citronella candles, and why bug zappers are bad for the environment. Our repellent recommendations ...