With summer come the mosquito bites. And with the bug bites come the bug-borne diseases. But while the threat of West Nile virus or Lyme disease might make you uneasy, so might slathering your kids ...

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – With the impending doom of mosquito and tick biting season upon us, you may want to consider new testing by Consumer Reports when choosing your bug repellent. Turns out, so-called ...

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 ...

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Hate bugs, but hate bug spray even more? Yeah, I'm with you on that, which is why this summer I decided it was high time to learn how to make an all-natural bug spray at home. Nothing ruins a perfect ...

If you've ever been outdoors in the summer, you know bugs are annoying. Commercial repellents have DEET, a chemical some people want to avoid. Try this recipe for inexpensive bug spray. The recipe for ...

Looking for a DEET-free bug spray made from skin-nourishing, natural ingredients? Nikki Salek of Simply Soothing, Inc. came back for another segment to feature the company’s highest profile product: ...

There’s no greater buzzkill than getting swarmed by mosquitos at a summer BBQ, yet the incessant scratching that follows isn’t the only worry when trying to avoid their sting. The diseases they may ...

2.) 1/2 tablespoon of one, or a combination of, the following oils: grapeseed oil, jojoba oil, almond oil, olive oil, or neem oil (which contains natural insecticidal compounds) 3.) 1/2 tsp of vodka ...

Don’t you hate it when you’re outside, enjoying a nice barbecue or tackling a tough hike, and suddenly you hear that faint buzz? Then, you feel that sudden prick. Before you know it, you’re swatting ...

During the summer months in particular, bugs and insects are a common hazard. Whether it’s an itchy mosquito bite or gnats flying about your head, nobody likes having to deal with bugs. The same is ...