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 ...

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 ...

We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Home. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. While bug spray or long sleeves may stop you from being eaten alive, you may ...

Bugs and babies don't mix. But when is it safe to use bug spray? Here's what to know.

Chemical sprayers can provide tremendous flexibility. Many are great for spraying liquid fertilizer on your fruit and vegetables. They can help with weed or pest control. They can even help with ...