Some oils from natural ingredients like peppermint, garlic, lemon, and thyme may help ward off insects. However, more research is needed to fully support the benefits of homemade bug sprays. Not ...

This DIY bug repellant balm has become a seasonal staple in my herbal cabinet, combining the gentle power of lemon balm with a blend of essential oils to naturally deter pesky insects. I recently made ...

Spending time outside in the summer can do wonders for your mental and physical health — but bugs and insects can quickly cause your enjoyment to end. There are dozens of bug-repellent sprays on the ...

Learn about these simple homemade natural insect repellents and nontoxic recipes for soothing bug bites to keep pests at bay. Being outdoors during the summer months will inevitably lead to encounters ...

We often find our outdoor fun activities restricted by the presence of pesky insects. There are plenty of commercial insect repellents available in the market, but some of us are wary of the harsh ...

Sick of getting eaten alive by mosquitoes all summer long? It's a pain, we know, but you don't have to surrender yourself to the itchy red bumps these pesky insects leave behind. Mosquito repellents ...

Spending time outdoors means usually coming into contact with bugs. Finding the best mosquito repellent lotions that protect you from itchy bites, but also insect-borne diseases like Zika and Lyme, is ...

We updated this article in July 2022 to add more information about each featured product, based on extensive research done by our team. This traditional spray is formulated with 25% DEET and has a ...

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