Recognizing that some shoppers might want DEET-free options, we’ve also included a few insect repellents that don’t use the ingredient but are still EPA-registered and contain one of the ...

To reduce the risk of mosquito bites, residents are encouraged to use an EPA-registered insect repellent containing active ...

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

and early morning);Apply an EPA-registered insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus or para-menthane-diol to clothes and exposed skin;Cover exposed skin by ...

You might think that using a “natural” or DIY insect repellent made with essential oils is safer than one made with a synthetic chemical. But repellents made with essential oils have been generally ...

Georgetown increases mosquito control after detecting West Nile virus in local mosquitoes, with plans to spray insecticide ...

The CDC recommends that people look for an insect repellent that is registered with the EPA – a fact that just over 1 in 5 people (21%) know. Nearly a third of those (29%) surveyed think that ...

Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets received confirmation this week of a positive ...

Oil of lemon eucalyptus may also be listed by its chemical name, PMD. The CDC says using EPA-registered insect repellents is safe and effective, including for pregnant and breastfeeding women.

Health officials advise residents to avoid outdoor activities at dawn and dusk, when mosquitoes are most active, to use EPA-registered insect repellent, to wear loose-fitting long-sleeved shirts ...

Three percent incorrectly think the CDC recommends that insect repellent can be used on babies younger than 2 months old, which the CDC does not recommend. Using an EPA-registered insect repellent ...