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University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers have made a promising discovery that could lead to the development of a ...

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Not a fan of the chemical DEET? Don't worry. Repel Lemon Eucalyptus was the best-performing deet-free option. It uses ...

Consumer Reports just released its latest insect repellent ratings, so before you head outside, here’s what you need to know to keep the bites at bay. To find the best bug sprays, Consumer Reports put ...

CSIRO scientists helped develop this insect-resistant cotton variety, using a gene derived from a soil bacteria, Bacillus ...

As temperatures rise, the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District wants to remind South Georgians about the importance of avoiding mosquito-borne illnesses by preventing mosquito ...

Consumer Reports just released its latest insect repellent ratings, so before you head outside, here’s what you need to know ...

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The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) is investigating a confirmed travel-related case of Zika virus on Oʻahu, along with two individuals who may have been exposed.