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 ...

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 ...

Hate the chemical scent of mosquito repellents? Some social media users have been turning to an unconventional yet sweet-smelling alternative to repel mosquitoes—vanilla extract. Several TikTok users ...

First up is the best-selling natural repellent on the market, a plant-based option from Repel. Using lemon eucalyptus oil as its main ingredient, this spray is all-natural, DEET-free and ...

CEDAR RAPIDS — Anyone not convinced of the correlation between persistence and sales should talk to Bob Porazil. Porazil is national sales manager for Protector Products and he's been talking to ...

Keep insects away with this all-natural insect repellent spray by Badger. Made from the pleasant aroma of Rosemary, Citronella and Lemongrass essential oils, this product is safe for the entire family ...

Mosquitoes spend the summer whirring around obnoxiously, leaving itchy bites as souvenirs, and making news for carrying diseases like West Nile and Zika. We all want to beat the bugs before they bite, ...

We found the best mosquito repellent products for bite-free summer adventures. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. “When choosing a ...