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Unorthodox Home Remedies for Chiggers Ease the Itch
Chigger bites cause unbelievable itching and misery. Are there home remedies for chiggers? Could dermatologists be wrong about nail polish?
What Are the Risks of Sunscreen and Bug Repellent Together?
Applying sunscreen and bug repellent at the same time can increase your absorption of the ingredients, unless the repellent is picaridin.
Do You Need a New Insect Repellent?
The EPA has just registered nootkatone, a new insect repellent ingredient that discourages ticks as well as mosquitoes.
Show 1174: What to Do About Skeeter Syndrome
This week, share your thoughts and learn about skeeter syndrome, how certain common drugs affect your ability to think and statin side effects.
Bug Bites that Blister Respond to Hot Water
What do you do when you have really itchy bug bites? OTC anti-itch creams are not always that effective. You may be surprised how well hot water works.
The Right Clothes Can Protect You from Ticks
When venturing out into tick territory, wear the right clothes: long sleeves and long pants coated with permethrin. This can deter ticks and reduce the risk of bites.
Will Coconut Oil Protect You from Mosquitoes and Ticks?
A reader reports success using coconut oil on the skin to repel mosquitoes and ticks. There is a little science to support its use against tick bites.
Can You Make Mouthwash Double as Bug Spray?
One reader has found that old-fashioned amber Listerine can serve as a bug spray to keep mosquitoes and ticks from biting.
Ticks and Mosquitoes Responsible for More Disease
Diseases spread through the bites of ticks and mosquitoes have become three times as common in the last dozen years, according to the CDC.
Licorice Oil Calms the Heat of Fire Ant Stings
Licorice oil applied to cold sores, stings, burns and bites helps ease the pain and speed healing.
Who Is Right About the Best Mosquito Repellent?
Finding the best mosquito repellent can help you avoid infection with West Nile virus from mosquitoes or Lyme disease (carried by ticks).
Tick Bite Leads to Scary Allergy
A bite from a lone star tick can lead to a scary allergy to mammalian meat–beef, pork, lamb, rabbit, venison, and more–that could be a medical emergency.
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