Permethrin is odorless and colorless, and insects can’t detect its presence, she adds. That helps make it effective. In one ...

It's officially summer, a time for barbecues, the beach—and protecting yourself against the teeny, tiny black-legged deer ...

Jacco Boon, a professor at WashU Medicine, holds a lone star tick collected at Tyson Research Center. Lone star ticks can ...

Experts are warning medical professionals and those who venture outdoors to be aware of a tick-borne illness that is moving ...

Dr. Carling Matejka thinks permethrin products are good. They are effective for repelling mosquitoes on dogs. She gives ...

Fleas are among the most common — and most frustrating — parasites pet owners face.  At Guardian Animal Medical Center, we ...

Permethrin products are intended for use on clothing and gear, not directly on skin. Residents are also encouraged to drain any standing water around their homes, as this is where mosquitoes breed.

The first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus in Connecticut this season were trapped in Bridgeport earlier this month, according to officials with the State ...

Arguably one of the most annoying parts of summer are the ticks. Not only are they obnoxious and gross, they can also be dangerous. It is important to practice safety regarding ticks to prevent ...

It is officially tick season. Although active year-round — even in the winter — this is the time of year when most tick encounters happen. There are now five types of ticks found in Ohio. The four ...

As summer heats up, so does tick season, and with it comes the risk of Lyme Disease. Dr. Dylan Wyatt, an emergency medicine ...