Flies seem to come out of nowhere and are always pesky — especially around food and the ingredients you cook with. However, there are two common kitchen ingredients that actually work well to deter ...

An effective insect repellent can help you fight off the annoyance of buzzing mosquitoes, prevent itchy bites, and reduce your risk of serious bug-borne illnesses like Lyme disease and West Nile virus ...

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 ...

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 ...

Do you hate mosquitoes but prefer not to use deet? While deet has a well-established safety record, Consumer Reports’ tests show that you have some other safe and effective options, including ...

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