Consumer Reports tests lotions, sprays, wipes, and plant-based repellents on real people, using real mosquitoes.

Similar to sunburns, dehydration and rashes from poison ivy, bites from mosquitoes, ticks and other insects are a drawback of being outside when it’s warm. Not to mention, they can carry illnesses ...

Essential oils can help fend off mosquitoes—just don’t count on them to do all the heavy lifting.

"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 ...

Excitement for the 2016 Olympics is buzzing: But SC Johnson, the makers of Off! bug spray, has cut a deal with Rio 2016 to keep at least some of the buzzing at bay. They’ve announced that they’ll be ...

From Zika-carrying mosquitos to Lyme-carrying ticks, a reliable bug repellent is a must for the summer season. (Photo: Getty Images) One of the best parts about summer is spending more time outdoors.

Studies have found that a refined form of eucalyptus oil can be used as an alternative to DEET to repel mosquitos. Most plant-based repellents contain a concentration of at least 10% of the oil, ...

If we had a frog, we'd be tempted to drop it down the back of whoever wrote this. Once again inboxes have been flooded with yet another "here are easy ways to protect your loved ones" mailing. Concern ...