One question we get a lot here at CR: Are there any effective bug sprays that don’t contain deet? While deet-based products make up most of our top-scoring insect repellents, and deet is effective and ...

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, ...

Oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) is a product that comes from the lemon eucalyptus tree. OLE is actually different from lemon eucalyptus essential oil. Read on as we discuss this difference, the uses and ...

If you’re returning from Memorial Day weekend dotted in mosquito bites and are rethinking your bug-avoidance strategy, good news: This compact, supereffective Repel spray is just five dollars today.

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, ...

When choosing insect repellents made with lemon eucalyptus oil, look for EPA-registered products. These products should not be used on children younger than 3. These insect repellent products contain ...

"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 ...

Sure, bug spray is great, but between the various active ingredients and concentrations, it’s hard to know what truly works, let alone find a repellent that doesn’t smell like a chemistry lab or make ...

It seems 2025 is the year of prioritizing natural mosquito repellents you can make yourself, and I can see the appeal, because who wants toxic substances on their skin or around their home? To keep ...

Sure, you’ve probably used bug spray, but what’s the best bug spray? Like most things in life, there isn’t one simple answer. Instead, you should combine layers of mosquito protection by using a ...