Making your own insect repellent sounds so simple: Just whip up a mixture of apple cider vinegar or witch hazel plus a few drops of some herby essential oils—no deet required. But there aren’t a lot ...

Mention DEET (chemical name, N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) in a crowded room, and you’re likely to hear a chorus of different opinions regarding its potential toxicity and health implications. Against a ...

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 ...

Summer is almost here, which means vacations, backyard barbecues, beach days, and, unfortunately - bugs. Insect repellent is a great way to battle against buzzing mosquitoes in your face, itchy bites, ...

Bug season is here, which means you'll need a good insect repellent to protect you from bites. But not all repellents can get the job done. Consumer Reports has tested more than 50 of them to find out ...

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 ...

CR tests lotions, sprays, wipes, and plant-based repellents on real people using real mosquitoes CR tests repellants by spraying them on volunteers and monitoring mosquitoes' reactions. By Catherine ...

Bug season is back. And let’s face it, nobody wants to be a mosquito’s dinner. Consumer Reports just released its latest insect repellent ratings, so before you head outside, here’s what you need to ...

Best DEET-free bug spray: Coleman SkinSmart DEET-Free Insect Repellent Best DEET bug spray: Cutter Backwoods Insect Repellent Nothing ruins time spent outdoors while camping, hiking or relaxing in the ...