we found the Sawyer Products Controlled Release Insect Repellent was smooth and easy to rub in, though it left a greasy layer for the first hour or so. Being a lotion, not a spray, meant we couldn ...

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I took the best bug sprays and repellents camping across the country from Wyoming to Maine. These are my top picks. Taylor Fox is the Outdoor Gear Editor at Travel + Leisure where she tests ...

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 ...

There are vaccines against some mosquito-borne diseases (e.g., yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis) and you can take medication to help prevent malaria. But you should also take precautions to avoid ...

Before 1957, when DEET (aka, the active ingredient in many repellent products) became available to the public, repellents made from natural ingredients were the go-to for avoiding mosquito bites.

But what bug spray should you use? Insect repellent with DEET are safe, yes, even during pregnancy and tend to last the longest. Look for a concentration between 10% and 35%. That's enough for ...

Paraguayan producers Wednesday dispatched the first shipment of mosquito repellent to Argentine, where President Javier Milei's administration opened up the borders to import this product in a ...