To find out how well area mosquito repellents worked, we went to an outside lab and simulated a backyard barbecue in a 25x30-foot room, where we unleashed 250 aedes mosquitoes, known to be aggressive ...

One question we get a lot here at CR: Are there any effective bug sprays that don’t contain deet? While deet-based products make up most of our top-scoring insect repellents, and deet is effective and ...

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Mosquito bites can cause itchiness, irritation, or swelling. Some mosquitoes are nuisance insects that bite but don’t spread germs. Others are called vector mosquitoes and carry germs that cause ...

The presence of pesky insects can often put a damper on outdoor fun. While there are plenty of commercial insect repellents available, many of us are wary of the harsh chemicals they contain. Spraying ...

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Did you know you can make your own insect repellent using natural ingredients? Essential oils and herbs are powerful natural substances. They come from plants and are known for their strong smells.

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 ...