Deet. Picaridin. Oil of lemon eucalyptus. What are these things anyway? Where do they come from? Which work best and which are safe? Here’s what CR has found after years of testing and hundreds of ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Spending time outdoors is a rite of passage during the summertime. Unfortunately, so are bug bites. And ...

GOOD DEFENSE. EVERY YEAR, CONSUMER REPORTS, TESTS, LOTIONS, SPRAYS AND WIPES, INCLUDING PLANT BASED REPELLENTS ON REAL PEOPLE USING REAL MOSQUITOES TO FIND THE BEST INSECT REPELLENTS. A REPELLENT ...

Testing done by consumer reports has found some of the most effective insect repellents are also some of the safest. Some of the top scoring repellents included Sawyers Fisherman's Formula and Repel ...

Sure, bug spray is great, but between the various active ingredients and concentrations, it’s hard to know what truly works, let alone find a repellent that doesn’t smell like a chemistry lab or make ...

Note: This story originally appeared on TODAY.com. When it comes to protecting your skin from bug bites, DEET — a popular ingredient that some people eye with suspicion — has some serious competition.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — A bug bite can leave more than just an itchy bump. Mosquitoes can spread diseases like the West Nile Virus, and ticks can transmit many diseases, including Lyme and Rocky Mountain ...

If anything can ruin a good time in the backyard, it’s ticks and mosquitoes. And with fears of West Nile and Lyme, you might want a good bug spray. But here’s the rub: it can be hard to find one that ...