According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of insect-borne diseases is increasing. Wearing an effective insect repellent is an important step against mosquitoes and ticks ...

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 spotted fever.

Pay attention to the ingredients of bug sprays and other repellents, because they're not equally effective at warding off mosquitoes that carry diseases like Zika virus, researchers say. Products with ...

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 ...

When the bugs are biting, you want to be protected. To test how well insect repellents work, Consumer Reports enlists brave panelists to stick their arms into cages filled with swarming mosquitoes.

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 ...

Prone to bug bites? Here’s the breakdown on this remedy—and other tips that may help. Getty Images/EatingWell animation Summer is here, and while that means sunny skies, warm breezes and outdoor fun, ...

Lavender might repel insects like mosquitoes but these fragrant flowers attract pollinators, too. Keeping buzzing insects away when you enjoy time outside in the backyard or front porch is a top ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of insect-borne diseases is increasing. Wearing an effective insect repellent is an important step against mosquitoes and ticks ...

Keeping buzzing insects away when you enjoy time outside in the backyard or front porch is a top priority. Some plants are known to help repel bugs and are worth planting in the garden as a natural ...