Permethrin, a chemical compound that helps control insect and tick infestations, can be applied to clothing and equipment.

MU Extension recommends treating clothing with a repellent called permethrin to combat ticks when outdoors this season.

If you’re spending time outdoors, especially during peak tick season, it’s essential to use the best tick repellent products. “There is nothing good that happens when a tick attaches to the human body ...