He also explains why you should avoid certain “natural” repellents, like essential oils and citronella candles, and why bug zappers are bad for the environment. Our repellent recommendations ...

That’s why both sunscreen and insect repellent are essential. It’s easy to see the appeal of combo products, which include both sunscreen and insect repellent in one convenient bottle.

Learn more› By Doug Mahoney Doug Mahoney is a writer covering home-improvement topics, outdoor power equipment, bug repellents, and (yes) bidets. Relying on an essential oil bug repellent is ...

When Doom: The Dark Ages launched last week, it was confirmed that a trophy was bugged, effectively breaking the game’s coveted Platinum trophy. Bethesda and id Software deployed a hotfix ...

Luckily for all of us looking to tee off this golfing season, Craghoppers is here to save the day with its new insect-repellent golf range, perfect for keeping the bugs at bay and your focus on ...

Insect repellents may make sunscreen less effective. And it's unwise to reapply repellent every 2 hours—a must with sunscreen. By Kevin Loria When you spend time outside, especially as it gets ...

Is it clear and easy to understand? Some repellents have different age and user restrictions. Whether you're spending summer at home or in warmer climes, insect repellent is important for preventing ...

In addition, Proven Insect Repellent suggests applying aloe vera gel, witch hazel or calamine lotion onto the bite. In addition to the painful bite, black flies can transmit a parasite known as ...

In fact, no home remedy is going to ward off pesky bugs as well as a mosquito repellent, and the best ones ... we took a selection of the most popular bug sprays into the great outdoors and ...

Insect repellents aren’t for everyone, but McHale advises that if you’re looking for the best store-bought insect repellant, you should make sure it contains DEET. “Insect repellents that ...