(KUTV)- We all want to get outside and play in the summertime. Whether you are headed to an outdoor spa or party, the lake, or are just hanging out in the backyard, plan ahead for your outings.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you’re heading outdoors with the kiddos, don’t forget the bug spray! No matter the season, keeping mosquitos and other insects ...

Whether your family plans on hiking, camping or just hanging in the backyard this summer, it’s important to protect yourselves from insects. Not only are bug bites itchy and uncomfortable, they also ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Spending time outdoors is a rite of passage during the summertime. Unfortunately, so are bug bites. And ...

Bug season is back. And let's face it, nobody wants to be a mosquito's dinner. Consumer Reports just released its latest insect repellent ratings, so before you head outside, here’s what you need to ...

When the bugs are biting, you want to be protected. To test how well insect repellents work, Consumer Reports enlists brave panelists to stick their arms into cages filled with swarming mosquitoes.

Protecting babies from mosquito bites in the summer is a priority for many parents. However, some methods are not only ineffective but also dangerous for little ones, especially before the age of 6 ...

People use insect repellents to keep harmful or annoying bugs away. Natural insect repellents do not contain toxic chemicals, and some research indicates they are effective. All pesticides that are ...

Flies, mosquitos, and ticks can dampen any outdoor excursion, especially on a hot summer day. A short hike can quickly become a swat fest when the bugs are out, and there’s nothing worse than having ...

Whether you’re having a backyard cookout or camping with your family, nothing puts a damper quite as fast as biting insects like mosquitoes, flies and ticks. To help keep bites at bay, the best bug ...