Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. With the weather warming and days lengthening, you may already be making plans for outdoor adventures like camping, hiking ...

People use insect repellents to keep harmful or annoying bugs away. Natural insect repellents do not contain toxic chemicals, and some research indicates they are effective. All pesticides that are ...

Sick of getting eaten alive by mosquitoes all summer long? It's a pain, we know, but you don't have to surrender yourself to the itchy red bumps these pesky insects leave behind. Mosquito repellents ...

Bug season is back. And let's face it, nobody wants to be a mosquito's dinner. Consumer Reports just released its latest insect repellent ratings, so before you head outside, here’s what you need to ...

THE BRANDS THAT WILL PROTECT YOUR FAMILY THIS SUMMER. EVERY YEAR, CONSUMER REPORTS, TESTS, LOTIONS, SPRAYS AND WIPES, INCLUDING PLANT BASED REPELLENTS ON REAL PEOPLE USING MOSQUITOES TO FIND THE BEST ...

"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 ...

During the warmer months, bug bites — like sunburns — are sometimes an unfortunate consequence of spending time outdoors. But bites from mosquitoes, ticks and other insects can be much more than just ...

Making your own insect repellent sounds so simple: Just whip up a mixture of apple cider vinegar or witch hazel plus a few drops of some herby essential oils—no deet required. But there aren’t a lot ...

We updated this article in July 2022 to add more information about each featured product, based on extensive research done by our team. This traditional spray is formulated with 25% DEET and has a ...

Q: What kind of insect repellent should I buy for my children? A: Warm weather means more children are getting outside to play, hike and enjoy the fresh air with family and friends. Warmer weather ...

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Americans are taking precautionary measures to avoid infection, from abiding by social distancing rules to washing hands more frequently. But with a heavily burdened ...