With summer come the mosquito bites. And with the bug bites come the bug-borne diseases. But while the threat of West Nile virus or Lyme disease might make you uneasy, so might slathering your kids ...

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – With the impending doom of mosquito and tick biting season upon us, you may want to consider new testing by Consumer Reports when choosing your bug repellent. Turns out, so-called ...

Mention DEET (chemical name, N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) in a crowded room, and you’re likely to hear a chorus of different opinions regarding its potential toxicity and health implications. Against a ...

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Hate bugs, but hate bug spray even more? Yeah, I'm with you on that, which is why this summer I decided it was high time to learn how to make an all-natural bug spray at home. Nothing ruins a perfect ...

There’s no greater buzzkill than getting swarmed by mosquitos at a summer BBQ, yet the incessant scratching that follows isn’t the only worry when trying to avoid their sting. The diseases they may ...

Stink bugs are an invasive nuisance that seem to keep finding in your home. Here is the natural fragrance you should reach for and how to use it..

What it is: Travel wipes that contain peppermint oil, sesame oil, olive oil, castor oil, wheat germ oil and vitamin E. The best part: no DEET. How it works: The wipes come in small individual ...

If you've ever been outdoors in the summer, you know bugs are annoying. Commercial repellents have DEET, a chemical some people want to avoid. Try this recipe for inexpensive bug spray. The recipe for ...

2.) 1/2 tablespoon of one, or a combination of, the following oils: grapeseed oil, jojoba oil, almond oil, olive oil, or neem oil (which contains natural insecticidal compounds) 3.) 1/2 tsp of vodka ...

Ready to finally ditch your old bottle? This summer, protect yourself from mosquitoes and ticks with these 5 better-for-you insect repellents and bug sprays. ‘I’m a Dermatologist, and These Are the 5 ...