If you want to protect yourself from mosquitoes and ticks—which seem to be everywhere this year—you might need to enlist a heavy-hitter. Insect experts reach for one thing: permethrin. Here’s what to ...

Spring has sprung, the ticks are out and so are the repellants. But what's the best way to protect yourself from ticks and the diseases they carry while enjoying the outdoors, whether it be hiking, ...

Emergency room visits for tick bites were up more than 25% in April compared to the same month last year, according to the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Judy Stone focuses her writing on infectious diseases. Various brands of repellent are seen in a pharmacy in Sao Paulo, Brazil ...

The primary ingredient in InsectShield (or any insect-repellent treatment for clothing) is permethrin. This synthetic pyrethroid insecticide can kill insects, including ticks, and is a repellent when ...

Use repellants and protective clothing to avoid tick bites that can spread Lyme disease. Natural strategies work best in combatting pests such as Colorado potato beetles, striped cucumber beetles, ...

URI Professor Thomas Mather said that tick spotting have increased in the last two weeks. In New England, you should watch out for black legged ticks, which can cause Lyme's disease, and lone star ...

As tick season begins, Tennessee health officials urge residents to use repellents and take precautions to prevent tick-borne ...

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