Sure, itchy bug bites are a nuisance. But for those living in parts of the country where mosquito or tick-borne illnesses are common—and these days, that’s most of us—bug-repellent sprays and liquids ...

Summer is synonymous with backyard barbecues, wine nights on the patio, and yoga in the park. Want to know how to instantly kill the vibe in any of those scenarios? Mosquitos (literal buzzkill, am I ...

DEET works because mosquitoes can taste your body with their legs, and it makes them think your skin tastes super gross, according to a new study. The chemical has long been known to be the most ...

Some worry that this active ingredient is toxic. Here’s what we know about its effect on human health. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Isobel Whitcomb Q: Everyone says that ...

Over the years, one thing has become clear from Consumer Reports’ testing of insect repellents: When in doubt, go with deet. Repellents that use deet as an active ingredient make up the majority of ...

Name a bigger nuisance than a bug bite. (We’ll wait.) Around-the-ears buzzing and up-at-night itching might be summer’s least pleasant duo—and figuring out how to make the symptoms quit is equally as ...

PORT ANGELES — Deet, doot, doot. These three little telephone tones for 2-1-1 could be the quickest link to help for people who need human services ranging from health care to safe shelter for the ...

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Rebecca Coffey is an award-winning science writer with over 35 years of experience. DEET is one of the most effective and common flea, tick, and mosquito repellents in the world. The active ingredient ...

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DEET, a chemical in bug sprays, affects the behavior of highly diverse organisms -- but how it works remains unclear. New research in C. elegans shows that the compound exploits unique receptors and ...

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 ...