EWG has updated our guide to bug sprays and repellents to protect your family from bug bites, including those from ticks, mosquitoes and other critters. Use our guide to find the best bug spray and repellent for your family.| Environmental Working Group
West Nile Virus| www.nyc.gov
Insect Repellent Safety| www.nyc.gov
Arguably one of the most annoying parts of summer are the ticks. Not only are they obnoxious and gross, they can also be dangerous. It is important to practice safety regarding ticks to prevent illness and complications.| Superior Telegram
Prevent mosquito bites by using repellent, wearing proper clothes, and controlling mosquitoes.| Mosquitoes
Health Alert Network (HAN). Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).| emergency.cdc.gov
DEET (chemical name, N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) is the active ingredient in many insect repellent products. It is widely used to repel biting pests such as mosquitoes and ticks. Formulations registered for direct skin application contain 4% to 100% DEET.| US EPA