Ben's, maker of long-lasting mosquito and tick repellents, offers spray and wipe applications that contain a 30-percent DEET formula. DEET is recommended by the CDC to guard against mosquito-borne ...

Spraying permethrin on your shoes, clothes, and camping gear will repel ticks and doesn't wash off.

Consumer Reports explains how deet and permethrin can protect you from ticks. These products can go a long way toward keeping you safe, and using at least one is better than not using anything.

Cat lovers were very concerned about our story on permethrin. How risky is the pesticide for Kitty? By minimizing their pet's exposure, cat owners can use the chemical safely, veterinarians say.

How to keep mosquitoes away When it comes to finding a topical bug spray that actually works, “the active ingredients you want to look for [are] DEET and picaridin.” ...

Cat lovers were very concerned about our story on permethrin. How risky is the pesticide for Kitty? By minimizing their pet's exposure, cat owners can use the chemical safely, veterinarians say.

If you're concerned your cat may have been exposed to permethrin, the most common symptoms are skin irritations — redness, itching and other signs of discomfort.

Cat lovers were very concerned about our story on permethrin. How risky is the pesticide for Kitty? By minimizing their pet's exposure, cat owners can use the chemical safely, veterinarians say.

Cat lovers were very concerned about our story on permethrin. How risky is the pesticide for Kitty? By minimizing their pet's exposure, cat owners can use the chemical safely, veterinarians say.