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 ...

I've read that we can use lemon eucalyptus oil to repel mosquitoes, so I'm wondering if we can grow it here. Like its cousin eucalyptus, we can grow lemon eucalyptus here. It's possible that it will ...

YONKERS, NY—There is good news for consumers concerned about dousing their skin with potentially harmful repellents in order to arm themselves against insect bites. Consumer Reports tests found the ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at dgill@agcenter.lsu.edu. Do you have any suggestions for plants that repel mosquitoes? I live in the ...

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side For aerosol or pump sprays and lotions, the approximate retail price divided by product contents in ounces. For wipes or towelettes, the ...

Mosquitoes carry dangerous diseases, making protection vital. Natural scents from plants like citronella, peppermint, lavender, lemon balm, basil, and eucalyptus offer effective, non-toxic ...