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Summer means bathing suits and ice pops and, yes, bug bites. Which means we need bug spray. But, take a peek at the label of almost any popular formulas and you’ll likely see that DEET ...

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We often find our outdoor fun activities restricted by the presence of pesky insects. There are plenty of commercial insect repellents available in the market, but some of us are wary of the harsh ...

Well, it's that time of year again when the weather will probably start getting hot and with all the rain and flooding we have the bugs will be out in full force. The mosquitoes in my backyard are of ...

Unless you’re an entomologist (and on the clock), you probably hate being surrounded by bugs, especially if they bite. While these creatures play important roles in the environment, they can be a real ...

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 ...

Mosquito-borne diseases kill about 700,000 people every year. Lives can be spared by applying insect repellents, including a chrysanthemum flower extract called pyrethrum that humans have used for ...

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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 ...

Neither bugs nor the chemical smell of commercial repellent are invited to this relaxing evening by the water. Julie Rotter/Unsplash This story was originally featured on Outdoor Life. Unless you’re ...