It turns out that donkeys are exceptionally good at repelling deer ticks. Now, researchers at the University of Massachusetts ...

From mosquito repellents to DEET-free bug spray, these gadgets will help keep your space insect-free this summer.

Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst say a naturally occurring compound secreted by the skin of donkeys can effectively repel the most common human-biting tick. In fact, they assert ...

Massachusetts public health officials have confirmed the first mosquito sample to test positive for West Nile virus in the ...

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

Discover the best insect repellents for summer outings. Consumer Reports reveals top picks, application tips, and safety ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Bug season is back. And let’s face it - nobody wants to be a mosquito’s dinner. Consumer Reports ...

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

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 ...

University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers have made a promising discovery that could lead to the development of a ...

We also like repellents with a 25% concentration of DEET. According to the EPA, both picaridin and DEET “[do] not present a health concern to the general U.S. population,” and a wide variety ...

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.