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As summer approaches and you start planning camping trips, hikes, and outdoor adventures, bug spray becomes essential gear. But with social media influencers questioning traditional insect repellents ...

When those pesky insects start buzzing and biting this summer, you might reach for a can of insect repellent to get rid of mosquitoes in your yard, perhaps one with DEET. Have you ever wondered what ...

SHOPPERS heading abroad or outdoors this summer are being warned not to waste their cash on trendy, alternative mosquito ...

With warm weather all across the country, the Centers for Disease Control is once again warning about the dangers of the West Nile virus, which is spread through mosquito bites. The Early Show's ...

Although summer is a welcome respite for my kids from the busy routine of the school year, the constant buzz and bites from mosquitoes can sour the sweetness of the season really fast. Where we live ...

With the pros of the outdoors—hiking, camping, bonfires, you name it—come the cons: bug bites. And this year, those itchy, blotchy, and uncomfortable bites may be more dangerous than ever. More than ...

The chemical gets a bad rap, but experts say it may not be warranted. Fact checked by Nick Blackmer DEET is a safe and effective insect repellent, despite social media claims suggesting otherwise.

Summer means mosquito season in much of the United States and it’s not just humans that need to worry about the pesky insects. Mosquitoes can be dangerous to dogs because they “carry heartworm, a ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Heavy summer storms can bring major puddles, and those puddles can be a breeding ground for mosquitos. Many people don’t realize their dogs are just as susceptible to mosquito bites ...