A study found that heat reduces the effectiveness of natural mosquito repellents like citronella and catnip oil by desensitizing TRPA1, a receptor mosquitoes use to detect irritants. At temperatures ...

It’s summertime, and for many of us that means plenty of time outside – and, unfortunately, mosquitoes. The combination of ...

Researchers are using machine learning to develop next-generation mosquito repellents that could outmatch DEET and ...

Bug sprays are specialized formulas, with ingredients ranging from effective chemicals like DEET to natural elements like citronella. Generally speaking, repellents approved by the US ...

"There's a need for more effective repellents since DEET's high cost and poor properties limit its use in tropical areas," Ray said. "We believe compounds in human skin, sweat, and microbiome ...

“There’s a need for more effective repellents since DEET’s high cost and poor properties limit its use in tropical areas,” Ray said. “We believe compounds in human skin, sweat, and ...