Not a fan of the chemical DEET? Don't worry. Repel Lemon Eucalyptus was the best-performing deet-free option. It uses ...

Consumer Reports just released its latest insect repellent ratings, so before you head outside, here’s what you need to know ...

Consumer Reports just released its latest insect repellent ratings, so before you head outside, here’s what you need to know to keep the bites at bay. To find the best bug sprays, Consumer Reports put ...

As Memorial Day has passed, marking the unofficial start of the summer season, the New York State Department of Health is ...

What are the first insects that come to mind when you think of nighttime? Are they fireflies? Mosquitoes? Moths? Something ...

As summer approaches and mosquito season ramps up, the Alabama Department of Public Health is encouraging all residents to ...

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Dan Gruner, professor of entomology at the University of Maryland, about how to safely protect kids this summer from mosquitoes and other biting insects.

The sloppy spring is over, summer is just ahead. There are calm winds, summer sunshine, and fun for all just waiting for us. Fishing, hunting, shooting, archery, hiking, camping, exploring, and ...

West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitoes that were captured in Madison, according to a report by the Metro Public ...

The three most common and effective repellents are DEET, picaridin, and permethrin. Ticks find mammals by detecting the carbon dioxide they naturally give-off. DEET and picaridin block the receptors ...

Whether you’re walking the dog, working in the garden, or hiking Hopewell Valley’s trails, health officials say one thing ...

The number of cases of Lyme disease in Wisconsin has tripled in the past 15 years, while in Michigan, tick-borne diseases ...