The world’s deadliest animal isn’t a shark, venomous snake, or human (although we rank a close second)—it’s the mosquito. As a carrier for viral diseases like Zika, dengue, West Nile, and more, ...

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 ...

With warmer weather and more sunshine comes more outdoor activities like hiking, trail running, camping, and family picnics. However, the biggest downside of this season is the ticks; this year’s tick ...

Outdoor enthusiasts: Here's a bit of good tick-fighting news just in time for Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of summer. A new U.S. government study confirms that insecticide-treated ...

NATICK, Mass. (Oct. 14, 2014) -- When it comes to insect repellent, the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, or NSRDEC, makes sure Soldier uniforms are treated just right. The ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. What • It's an insect repellent to spray on clothing and outdoor gear. The spray repels more than 100 kinds of insects, including ...