Rather than kill mosquitoes, bug sprays that contain DEET ward off mosquitoes by masking your natural scent, per the U.S.

Wearing protective clothing and using insect repellent, especially during the evening hours, can help prevent skin irritants, Fine said. For best results, use products that contain active ...

Understanding how to identify different types of insect bites can help you take appropriate action and alleviate discomfort ...

Clothing treated with the insecticide permethrin is very safe and effective, says Eric Day, an entomologist and manager of Virginia Tech’s Insect Identification Laboratory. Rather than actively ...

DEADLY tiger mosquitoes were found in two Spanish hotspots in an urgent holiday warning for Brits abroad. Those on the way to ...

Bed bugs often get inside on clothing and luggage ... If you want to try to battle the bed bug menace yourself, the U.S.

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These tiny critters come in on your clothing, bags and luggage ... to call a pest control company whenever you see evidence of insects because early intervention is the best way to eradicate ...

Health officials urged Bay Staters on Wednesday to use bug spray outdoors this summer after mosquito ... which span dusk to ...

This enormous and important part of the animal kingdom may not be most people's favorite, but insects are a diverse, resilient and ancient bunch that date back almost 400 million years.

Whether you're spending summer at home or in warmer climes, insect repellent is important for preventing bites and stings and the associated diseases transmitted by biting bugs. We've tested popular ...