A bug bite can leave more than just an itchy bump. Mosquitoes can spread diseases like the West Nile virus, and ticks can transmit many diseases, including Lyme and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

If you’ve ever camped near a body of water, you know there is a major difference between packing any old bug spray and a high-quality mosquito repellent. Swarming mosquitoes can be as incredibly ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Bug season is back. And let's face it - nobody wants to be a mosquito's dinner. Consumer Reports just released its latest insect repellent ratings, so before you head outside, ...

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Warmer weather seems to stir up an internal primal desire for outdoor adventure. Unfortunately, it also stirs up swarms of insects, and let’s face it, large numbers of those bugs totally suck, both ...

As summer approaches, so does the influx of pesky insects that can turn a pleasant evening outdoors into a battle against buzzing nuisances. To reclaim your outdoor spaces without resorting to harmful ...

When the bugs are biting, you want to be protected. To test how well insect repellents work, Consumer Reports enlists brave panelists to stick their arms into cages filled with swarming mosquitoes.