Flies, mosquitos, and ticks can dampen any outdoor excursion, especially on a hot summer day. A short hike can quickly become a swat fest when the bugs are out, and there’s nothing worse than having ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Spending time outdoors is a rite of passage during the summertime. Unfortunately, so are bug bites. And ...

Whether you’re having a backyard cookout or camping with your family, nothing puts a damper quite as fast as biting insects like mosquitoes, flies and ticks. To help keep bites at bay, the best bug ...

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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 ...

HOUSTON – Summertime means more time outside but with that comes some uninvited guests to your next barbecue or outdoor event. Bugs are a major part of Houston summer’s and people usually have a ...

It's bad enough to have to deal with insects when you're camping or spending time in the backyard— but inside your house? When that happens, you need the best bug sprays for home to keep those six- ...

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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 ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Bug season is here, which means you’ll need a good insect repellent to protect you from bites. Not all repellents can get the job done. Consumer Reports has tested more than 50 of ...