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

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 ...

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The world’s deadliest animal isn’t a shark, venomous snake, or human (although we rank a close second)—it’s the mosquito. As a carrier for viral diseases like Zika, dengue, West Nile, and more, ...

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 ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. What • It's an insect repellent to spray on clothing and outdoor gear. The spray repels more than 100 kinds of insects, including ...

FORT RUCKER, Ala. (April 3, 2014) -- Female Soldiers who are trying to become pregnant, are pregnant or are post-partum and nursing now have the option to wear Army Combat Uniforms without permethrin, ...

Protect yourself from tick-borne diseases with doctor-approved tick repellents. Find options with EPA- and CDC-recommended ingredients and long-lasting protection.

What • It's an insect repellent to spray on clothing and outdoor gear. The spray repels more than 100 kinds of insects, including mosquitoes, ticks, chiggers and biting flies. How much • $7 to $16 ...