"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Spending time outdoors is a rite of passage during the summertime. Unfortunately, so are bug bites. And ...

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The best part about summer is getting to spend more time outdoors. Whether you're an outdoorsy person or simply like a nice sit on your back porch, bugs and mosquitos can quickly shut an outdoor ...

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Studies have found that a refined form of eucalyptus oil can be used as an alternative to DEET to repel mosquitos. Most plant-based repellents contain a concentration of at least 10% of the oil, ...

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Making your own insect repellent sounds so simple: Just whip up a mixture of apple cider vinegar or witch hazel plus a few drops of some herby essential oils—no deet required. But there aren’t a lot ...

To protect yourself against ticks, which can spread Lyme disease and other nasty illnesses, experts recommend that you take some basic precautions while tromping through the woods or playing in your ...

This sweat-resistant repellent features 25% DEET in its formula, which the company said protects for up to 10 hours. In addition to mosquitoes, this repellent is meant to ward off ticks, biting flies, ...