Prone to bug bites? Here’s the breakdown on this remedy—and other tips that may help. Getty Images/EatingWell animation Summer is here, and while that means sunny skies, warm breezes and outdoor fun, ...

As spring ushers in warmer weather and outdoor gatherings, homeowners face the perennial challenge of mosquito control. While traditional methods like fly swatters, citronella candles, and mosquito ...

Mosquitos don’t just cause annoying, itchy bites — they can also spread potentially life-threatening infectious diseases, like eastern equine encephalitis, West Nile virus and dengue fever. At least ...

Hate the chemical scent of mosquito repellents? Some social media users have been turning to an unconventional yet sweet-smelling alternative to repel mosquitoes—vanilla extract. Several TikTok users ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Check out any pharmacy or sporting goods store, or browse online, and you're sure to find a dizzying array of insect repellents all claiming to thwart pesky and sometimes ...

ST PAUL, Minn. — Mosquitos can quickly ruin your day, but with so many options to keep them away, what works and what doesn't? Consumer Reports recently tested several mosquito repellents and remedies ...

Mosquitoes are a common summertime nuisance. Effective mosquito repellent options include sprays and bracelets. After-bite remedies like Benadryl and Cortizone can provide relief. A variety of ...

Rancid bacon fat might not sound revolutionary, but at New Mexico State University, it might be the key to creating an all-natural mosquito repellent. As Texas archeologist Gus Acosta was going ...

We may be cooling down from the year's first heat wave, but we're in the thick of mosquito season, and with new West Nile virus cases being confirmed every few hours, we're all asking the same ...

From summer evenings to global disease prevention, mosquito repellents are a daily defense for billions of people, yet until ...