How You May Be Unknowingly Attracting Mosquitoes
When you want to avoid mosquitoes, you apply a bug repellent. But other products you put on your body actually may be attracting these pesky blood-suckers. Mosquitoes savor certain smells that may...
View ArticleHow You Can Best Protect Yourself Against Mosquito Bites
If you’re trying to avoid mosquito bites, there are four simple ways to do it: Cover up, use insect repellent, stay indoors and eliminate places where the bug can breed. Clothing to cover you A...
View ArticleIs DEET Bad for You (and Your Kids)?
Nobody wants to become a buffet for bloodthirsty mosquitoes or ticks. But as a parent, you make a point to steer your children away from hazardous substances. Dousing them with insect repellent can...
View ArticleDo Bug Sprays Actually Work?
Like a moth to a flame, biting insects are there to ruin every warm-weather affair. So how do you make them scram so you can enjoy the great outdoors? Family medicine specialist Donald Ford, MD,...
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