No one likes the feeling of insect repellent. DEET: N, N-diethyl-meta-toluamide, otherwise known as DEET, is probably the chemical you’ve heard the most about, as it’s been used since 1957 and widely studied as an insect repellent. It’s one of the most effective options—studies in the EPA’s database show that, at varying concentrations, DEET can ward off ticks for two …
The ’90s are back: We’re wearing claw clips, jelly sandals, and—according to some corners of TikTok—slathering on Avon bath oil in an attempt to keep our skin free of bug bites. She updated CR’s coverage of Skin So Soft bath oil this spring, after her partner noticed it continued to be recommended on message boards as a good product to …
It’s difficult to imagine that a week at summer camp or a day spent in the garden could expose you or your loved ones to a vector-borne disease that can have potentially long-lasting and chronic effects on your health. But that’s exactly what’s at stake, especially if you live in higher risk parts of the country such as the Northeast, …
