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 ...

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 ...

Summer is the season of hiking, swimming, and enjoying the warmth of the sun on your skin. It’s also, unfortunately, the season of ticks. The blood-sucking critter population peaks when the weather ...

Shop TODAY independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more. Are you one of those people who just seem to always attract mosquitos ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Ticks and mosquitoes can be both annoying and dangerous. Experts often advise using an insect repellent when spending time outdoors -- but which are best for keeping the bugs ...

Are the chemicals safe? Can I apply it to my face? Can I apply it to a wound? While it can be hard to navigate the evolving world of insect repellent and know what chemicals are safe to be lathering ...

Mosquitoes are a part of our natural environment, but nobody wants their bites to interrupt quality time spent hiking in the great outdoors or enjoying an evening bonfire on the beach. When it comes ...

Sawyer’s Picaridin is a synthetic version of a chemical derived from pepper plants and is safe for the entire family, even pregnant women. DEET is a very effective mosquito repellent, and this ...

If mosquitoes love to slurp your blood—and yes, some people are more prone to a bite than others—you’ll likely stop at nothing to keep them away, harsh chemicals and all. A Consumer Reports survey of ...

If you’re returning from Memorial Day weekend dotted in mosquito bites and are rethinking your bug-avoidance strategy, good news: This compact, supereffective Repel spray is just five dollars today.

Nothing ruins a summer night faster than a swarm of mosquitoes or the maddening itch of bug bites that show up out of nowhere. Whether you’re camping in the woods, gardening in the backyard, hiking ...