Sure, bug spray is great, but between the various active ingredients and concentrations, it’s hard to know what truly works, let alone find a repellent that doesn’t smell like a chemistry lab or make ...

We don’t know a lot about pesticide exposure during pregnancy, but what we do know makes the case for avoiding contact as ...

Ticks are active in Fairfax County almost year round, including warm winter days. Lyme disease is still the best known and most common disease spread by ticks in Virginia, but there are others such as ...

This randomized trial found that insect-repellent wraps could help provide protection before children develop vaccine-induced immunity. Clinical malaria incidence was 66% lower in Ugandan children who ...

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Keela's Insect Shield socks are designed to help you hike in comfort without receiving any annoying attention from bugs or insects on the trails. These soft and comfortable socks feature ...

West Nile virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the continental United States, with the illness posing a risk to people from the start of summer into the fall. West Nile virus can ...

If you plan on spending any time outdoors this summer, preventing tick bites should be a priority. These spider-like parasites are primarily found in wooded, grassy and brush-filled areas, and while ...