We speak to Columbia’s VP of Innovation to find out how the brand's Insect Shield gear protects people against mosquitoes, ...

Bug season is back. And let's face it, nobody wants to be a mosquito's dinner. Consumer Reports just released its latest ...

OL staff are huge fans of Sawyer's water filtration systems and bug sprays. There are great deals on both this Prime Day.

Detroit Lakes’ Barb Owen-Boerger creates insect-repellent kimonos using EPA-approved permethrin, offering a stylish alternative to bug spray.

When I’m going to be walking in tall grass and weeds, I wear my snake boots which I’ve sprayed with Sawyer Permethrin. You can also spray your pants with it — but not while you’re wearing ...

Use permethrin-treated clothing and gear, which can repel or kill mosquitoes on contact. Never apply permethrin directly to skin. Use EPA-registered insect repellents ...

So repellents that contain DEET or oil of lemon eucalyptus are really effective. And those go directly on your skin or on your clothing. And there’s also something called permethrin.

For clothing and gear (but not skin), Sawyer’s permethrin repellent is as effective as similar formulas at repelling ticks and mosquitoes, and its trigger spray is easier to control.

Homemade mosquito repellent ingredients Common ingredients for homemade mosquito repellents include apple cider vinegar, witch hazel and essential oils, such as rosemary, lemongrass or peppermint.