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 ...

No one wants to discover bed bugs in their home. If you've ever experienced the itchy red rash those critters cause, you'll want to be rid of them as soon as possible. But can you kill bed bugs using ...

HOUSTON -- Keeping your yard mosquito free can be an endless battle, not only against those pesky bugs, but also your wallet. There are affordable ways to help keep the bugs at bay without busting the ...

Though I aged out of Girl Scouts decades ago, the Girl Scout within me remains ever present. Way back in 1984, during my initial foray into the Scouting world, my 8-year-old self took to heart the ...

Are the chemicals safe? Can I apply it to my face? Can I apply it to a wound? While it can be hard to navigate the evolving world of insect repellent and know what chemicals are safe to be lathering ...

Bug season is back. And let's face it, nobody wants to be a mosquito's dinner. Consumer Reports just released its latest insect repellent ratings, so before you head outside, here’s what you need to ...