Numerous studies confirm that certain plants repel ticks. But the research is based on highly concentrated essential oils, ...

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Looking for a chemical-free way to keep spiders out of your home? Peppermint oil can be an effective repellent, as spiders ...

While it's common to expect ticks on a hike through the woods, they could also be hiding much closer, in your own backyard.

CLEVELAND — Consumer Reports just released its latest insect repellent ratings, so before you head outside, here’s what you ...

In this edition of The People’s Pharmacy, Joe and Teresa Graedon also hear from a reader who found a solution for managing their thyroid problems.

Virginia has reported a dramatic spread in tick-borne illnesses in suburban neighborhoods. It's expected to get worse.

Ticks are arthropods, not insects, and can transmit diseases like Lyme disease. Ticks inhabit areas with tall grass, shrubs, ...

For personal protection, OFF! Clean Feel Insect Repellent offers long-lasting defense against mosquitoes with a 20% picaridin ...

“However, among the products we’ve tested, we have found deet, at levels of 25 to 30 percent, to afford the most reliable protection against mosquitoes and ticks.” Other active ingredients ...

Usually, OLE comes as a spray but is also found in lotions ... DEET is the acronym for N, N-diethyl-meta-toluamide. Many repellent products for mosquitoes and ticks contain DEET as the active ...