CUMBERLAND, Maine — Experts say that most tick-borne diseases, such as Lyme disease, typically occur between now and the end ...

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

After testing lotions, sprays, and wipes, the results are in—and some products worked much better than others! After testing ...

Consumer Reports has released its 2025 insect repellent ratings, with 25-30% DEET products offering the strongest protection ...

Have you seen more ticks than usual lately in Delaware? You're not alone. Here's what's up with the state's tick population ...

DEET is the acronym for N, N-diethyl-meta-toluamide. Many repellent products for mosquitoes and ticks contain DEET as the active ingredient. Then, in 2017, Rodriguez and a team of researchers ...

The region has the highest rate of Lyme disease in the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The spring and summer are prime time for ticks and mosquitoes, but there’s work to be done to prevent insects year-round. ...

You need a good insect repellent and there are a lot of bug sprays out there. But there are some better than others at ...

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 ...

To find the best bug sprays, Consumer Reports put repellents to the ultimate test -- having real people stick their arms into cages full of hungry mosquitoes.