Read full article: 2 cases of dengue contracted in Orange County. Here’s what mosquito control is doing CR tests lotions, sprays, wipes, and plant-based repellents on real people using real mosquitoes ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Deet is the most widely used insect ...

As climate change extends mosquito habitats and vector-borne diseases remain a critical concern, industry analysis suggests that DEET production capacity and supply chain resilience are receiving ...

Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2016 and has been updated. People do the darnedest things in hopes of avoiding mosquito bites. They burn cow dung, coconut shells or coffee. They ...

Many of the insect repellents with top ratings in Consumer Reports’ tests contain deet, which has a well-established safety record. But if you hate mosquitoes and don’t want to use deet, our tests ...

Nobody likes mosquitoes. Being bitten reliably results in an itchy bump and — sometimes — in serious disease. About 50 kinds of mosquitoes live on Long Island and most don’t carry disease, according ...

Choosing a safe but potent insect repellent to protect against mosquito- and tick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease, West Nile Virus and dengue fever can be challenging due to the many products on ...

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.

What's better than spending a gorgeous, sunny day outdoors in a tropical destination? Nothing. What's worse than a flock of mosquitoes feasting on your ankles and elbows? Nothing. Herein lies my ...

"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 ...

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Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2016 and has been updated. People do the darnedest things in hopes of avoiding mosquito bites. They burn cow dung, coconut shells or coffee. They ...