Evans notes that, when used properly, bug spray (aka insect repellent) is safe and an important part of keeping kids healthy ...

You should use insect repellents registered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which uses an active ingredient that is safe and effective, even for people who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

In 2015, Young Living both called and emailed me, demanding that I take all those posts down due to the use of words like bug spray, mosquito spray immune support, allergies and more.

To find the best bug sprays, Consumer Reports put repellents to the ultimate test -- having real people stick their arms into cages full of hungry mosquitoes. Posted 3:24 AM Jun 9, 2025 Updated 3: ...

A repellent fails if a mosquito bites twice in one 5-minute session, or if there’s one bite in each of two consecutive 5-minute sessions. Consumer Reports currently tests repellents only against ...

Two repellents that Consumer Reports recommends: 3M Ultrathon Insect Repellent8 and Ben’s Tick and Insect Repellent Wilderness Formula Pump. Both provide excellent protection based on Consumer ...