When picking out the right bug repellent to protect you against mosquitos this coming year, make sure to choose wisely. That ...

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Check out any pharmacy or sporting goods store, or browse online, and you’re sure to find a dizzying array of insect repellents, all claiming to thwart pesky — and sometimes dangerous — bugs like ...

As summer wanes and we head into the fall, it’s likely that we’ll want to spend as much time outside as possible before the cold arrives. We’ll sit around the fire pit, sipping wine, and it will be ...

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Flies, mosquitos, and ticks can dampen any outdoor excursion, especially on a hot summer day. A short hike can quickly become a swat fest when the bugs are out, and there’s nothing worse than having ...

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 ...

What is the best repellent to avoid being bitten by a mosquito carrying the Zika virus? originally appeared on Quora: the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people ...

BOISE, Idaho — Summer is almost here, and you'll want to spend more time in your backyards and gardens. Unfortunately, so will the bugs. And because of viruses such as Zika and West Nile, mosquitoes ...