Warm weather is perfect for spending more time outdoors doing fun activities like hiking, swimming, having a BBQ, playing yard games, and going camping. While there’s plenty of fun...

Warm weather is a sign that the days are getting longer and that you and your family have more opportunities to play outside and make lasting memories. The change in seasons is also a reminder...

  Becoming a parent is one of the most memorable and significant milestones in a person’s life. Expecting a child can make you feel a variety of...

When the weather starts warming up, mosquitoes are never far behind. These pests ruin outdoor activities and make spending time outside a less than enjoyable experience for many people. If you’re spending time...

Nothing is more annoying than the itch and irritation of mosquito bites. Their bite can bring on days of itching, inflammation, and pain for such tiny insects. Mosquito bite symptoms include:...

What's Best For Your Family? Rated # 1 Plant-Based Insect Repellent In Independent Tests By Good Housekeeping Institute Report The National Parenting Center University of Guelph Kids love outdoor adventures and having a great summer is what it's all about. Camping, hiking, picnicking, canoeing,...

Aedes albopictus, Culex nigripalpus, and Ochlerotatus triseriatus* Donald R. Barnard1 and Rui-De Xue USDA-ARS, Center for Medical, Agricultural, and Veterinary Entomology SUMMARY Four synthetic mosquito repellents and eight plant-based repellents were tested against three species of mosquitoes. Buzz Away Extreme provided an average mean protection time against all three...

Bugs aren't the only pests in the great outdoors. Poison Oak, Poison Ivy and Poison Sumac can cause itchy skin rashes, just like bugs can. The best way to avoid these rashes is to steer clear of the poisonous plants. Learn to identify them - and then don't touch...

The purpose of this study was to assess, under field conditions, the efficacy of Buzz Away Extreme formula Mosquito Repellents (pump spray) to protect humans for up to 4 hours post-application against various mosquito species in southern Ontario. This study was conducted by University of Guelph, Dept. of Environmental Biology,...

The use and safety of insect and mosquito repellents, and especially mosquito control, has become an important health concern. Buzz Away Extreme addresses those concerns. This article explains the 'Mosquito Basics', and highlights simple tips to control mosquitoes, and how to avoid being bitten.  Advice is also provided to help...