Say goodbye to DEET and embrace the future of insect repellents with Grand Tongo's new, powerful and family-friendly collection of Picaridin-based repellents. The Town & Jungle Protection collection ...

"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 ...

Sawyer’s Picaridin is a synthetic version of a chemical derived from pepper plants and is safe for the entire family, even pregnant women. DEET is a very effective mosquito repellent, and this ...

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 ...

Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2016 and has been updated. People do the darnedest things in hopes of avoiding mosquito bites. They burn cow dung, coconut shells or coffee. They ...

Summer is here and backyard barbecues, camping trips and youth camp sessions are in full swing. Amidst all of these fun activities is often a far less welcoming sign of summer: mosquitoes. Summer is ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Ticks and mosquitoes can be both annoying and dangerous. Experts often advise using an insect repellent when spending time outdoors -- but which are best for keeping the bugs ...