With its widespread reputation as an effective mosquito repellent, it's tempting to use DEET liberally in your garden to ward off pests. However, doing so without understanding its impact could have ...

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The reliable DEET formula of OFF! FamilyCare Insect & Mosquito Repellent Spritz and easy-to-control spritz bottle make it a shoo-in for the overall best mosquito repellent. It’s non-greasy ...

Opens in a new tab or window A review in Pediatric Dermatology provides an overview of current evidence on the safe use of the popular insect repellent N, N-diethyl-3 meta-toluamide (DEET ...

A type of flesh-eating worm eradicated from the U.S. in the 1960s has been spotted again in Central America, prompting ...

The plant most commonly sold in nurseries as the citrosa or mosquito plant is a lemon-scented geranium. The lemony essential ...

Babesiosis, an infectious disease caused by parasites of the genus Babesia, is on the rise. Here's what you should know about ...

State health officials say the first tick to test positive for Ehrlichia muris eauclairensis (EME), a bacteria transmitted by ...

Mosquito repellent works best when applied liberally onto all exposed skin, like sun cream. James says four active ingredients are scientifically proven to work on mosquitoes. Three of them: DEET ...

Public health officials are concerned about mounting cases of mosquito-borne dengue virus in Baldwin Park and the potential ...

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