Not a fan of the chemical DEET? Don't worry. Repel Lemon Eucalyptus was the best-performing deet-free option. It uses ...

Backyard and indoor bugs can be a nuisance. Here's what to do to keep mosquitoes, ticks, yellow jackets, and ants away.

Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus All the experts I spoke to agreed that it’s safest to stick with EPA-approved skin-applied tick ...

Consumer Reports just released its latest insect repellent ratings, so before you head outside, here’s what you need to know ...

Minnesota is known for its mosquitoes. Up north, it's our unofficial state bird, and even in the lake-deprived southeast region, this buzzing pest is a constant concern for hikers, campers and pretty ...

Climate variability, characterized by fluctuating weather patterns, impacts vector insect populations like mosquitoes and ticks. While rain provides breeding habitats for mosquitoes, excessive ...

Consumer Reports just released its latest insect repellent ratings, so before you head outside, here’s what you need to know ...

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Dan Gruner, professor of entomology at the University of Maryland, about how to safely protect kids this summer from mosquitoes and other biting insects.

Use insect repellent • Apply an EPA-registered repellent on exposed skin. Find a repellent product that is right for you. • ...

As Memorial Day has passed, marking the unofficial start of the summer season, the New York State Department of Health is ...

The HSE points out that a tick can cause Lyme disease in humans after it has bitten an infected animal. According to ...

Ticks can be found in Connecticut’s forests and areas with long grass fields. While tick bites usually are not harmful, ticks can spread potentially deadly diseases. In addition to Lyme disease, deer ...