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Green bottle of OFF! brand insect repellent on an outdoor table - Miro Vrlik Photography/Shutterstock When those pesky insects start buzzing and biting this summer ...

During the warmer months, bug bites — like sunburns — are sometimes an unfortunate consequence of spending time outdoors. But bites from mosquitoes, ticks and other insects can be much more than just ...

Sure, itchy bug bites are a nuisance. But for those living in parts of the country where mosquito or tick-borne illnesses are common—and these days, that’s most of us—bug-repellent sprays and liquids ...

With warm weather all across the country, the Centers for Disease Control is once again warning about the dangers of the West Nile virus, which is spread through mosquito bites. The Early Show's ...

Summer means mosquito season in much of the United States and it’s not just humans that need to worry about the pesky insects. Mosquitoes can be dangerous to dogs because they “carry heartworm, a ...

When those pesky insects start buzzing and biting this summer, you might reach for a can of insect repellent to get rid of mosquitoes in your yard, perhaps one with DEET. Have you ever wondered what ...