Consumer Reports just released its latest insect repellent ratings, so before you head outside, here’s what you need to know to keep the bites at bay. To find the best bug sprays, Consumer Reports put ...

How Does Peppermint Oil Repel Bugs? Peppermint oil for bugs works as a natural repellent thanks to its strong scent, which is ...

Sawyer insect repellent has a 20% picaridin base ... we’ve heard anecdotally can happen), or if you simply prefer to stick with the active ingredient you’ve always relied on, we think the ...

So if you want to use a picaridin-based insect repellent, it’s probably best to stick with a spray that has 20 percent picaridin, Regan says. Still, several other products with those same ...

To help keep bites at bay, the best bug repellents contain safe and proven effective ingredients—and last for hours. For example, our top recommendation, the Ranger Ready Insect Repellent Spray ...

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 ...

As summer season begins, millions of biting flies are waiting to welcome visitors to northern Michigan. How to keep them away.