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Mention DEET (chemical name, N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) in a crowded room, and you’re likely to hear a chorus of different opinions regarding its potential toxicity and health implications. Against a ...

Stink bugs can be a big problem both in and outside your home. If you're wary about using chemicals, mint oil may be the solution for you. Here's why.

First up is the best-selling natural repellent on the market, a plant-based option from Repel. Using lemon eucalyptus oil as its main ingredient, this spray is all-natural, DEET-free and ...

To prevent mosquito bites and lessen the risk of catching the Zika virus, more than half of Americans plan to purchase an insect repellent this year. The World Health Organization says the best way to ...

As the warm weather of spring arrives, so do bugs. The stings and bites they inflict upon humans can be worrisome. However, slathering on repellents that contain synthetic chemicals also comes with ...

Whether planning a vacation that involves plenty of time outdoors-possibly around bugs-or just want protection while enjoying your backyard, a forest hike or time in a grassland or desert, insect ...

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Shubug Insect Repellent is proud to announce the launch of a new active-lifestyle brand, providing outdoor enthusiasts and fun-havers of all kinds with an effective and worry-free insect repellent.

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During the summer months in particular, bugs and insects are a common hazard. Whether it’s an itchy mosquito bite or gnats flying about your head, nobody likes having to deal with bugs. The same is ...