Mosquito-borne illnesses are spreading, which has many questioning if bug spray containing DEET is bad for you.

DEET is safe for children, but the CDC recommends against allowing children younger than 10 to apply the repellant themselves ...

As dengue cases are rising in India, here's how to protect yourself from the deadly mosquito bite before it's too late!

Opens in a new tab or window A review in Pediatric Dermatology provides an overview of current evidence on the safe use of the popular insect repellent N, N-diethyl-3 meta-toluamide (DEET) in children ...

Charts and maps show where dengue, West Nile and eastern equine encephalitis have been detected and how this year stacks up ...

City of Greenville officials on Wednesday morning said that trapped mosquitos in the Ridgecrest and Bourland areas tested positive for West Nile virus. According to a city-issued press release, trucks ...

Provided you don’t have any allergies to the ingredients in some chemical repellents, another way to enjoy the potent mosquito-repelling power of DEET and Prallethrin is through the use of plug-in ...

Health District experts stress the key to preventing the virus is to take action ahead of time. They suggest wearing long, ...

The New York State Department of Health says two mosquito samples collected last week have tested positive forEastern equine ...

The Niagara County Department of Health has confirmed a local case of West Nile Virus. The infected resident is currently hospitalized and receiving care, according to Public Health Director Daniel J.

Draining standing water Dressing in long sleeves and pants when outside Using EPA-registered repellent that includes ...

The city of Sugar Land has confirmed the presence of West Nile virus at a mosquito trap located near the intersection of ...