Whether you’re having a backyard cookout or camping with your family, nothing puts a damper quite as fast as biting insects like mosquitoes, flies and ticks. To help keep bites at bay, the best bug ...

Bug sprays that contain DEET will not expire, but they may become less effective over time. The same is true for most, but not all, bug repellent.

In the thick of summer, you worry about getting bitten by mosquitoes and ticks. While you're out and about at outdoor get-togethers, bugs will be lurking around waiting to feast on you. If there's one ...

One question we get a lot here at CR: Are there any effective bug sprays that don’t contain deet? While deet-based products make up most of our top-scoring insect repellents, and deet is effective and ...

Do you hate mosquitoes but prefer not to use deet? While deet has a well-established safety record, Consumer Reports’ tests show that you have some other safe and effective options, including ...

Best bug spray: Proven Insect Repellent Spray This picaridin formula from Proven is one of the most portable options, perfect for hikers or for simply stashing in your bag so you’re always prepared.

For most people, spiders aren’t welcome house guests. If you’ve noticed an increase in the number of spiders inside your home, the best spider repellents can help keep these pests outside where they ...

The World Darts Championship stage has been plagued by an unexpected adversary: wasps, prompting one competitor to take matters into his own hands. Ahead of his first-round match on Tuesday, Jurjen ...