A compound found in donkey skin could be the key to keeping ticks—and the diseases they carry—at bay, according to new ...

University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers have made a promising discovery that could lead to the development of a ...

Mosquitoes carry a number of diseases and viruses, with some being fatal. Here's what to know about illnesses and how to ...

May marks Lyme Disease Awareness Month, drawing attention to the potential severity of this tick-borne illness. Breanne Postelmeyer's encounter with Lyme disease began with right-sided numbness at age ...

Use insect repellent • Apply an EPA-registered repellent on exposed skin. Find a repellent product that is right for you. • ...

These repellents, which have been tested for safety ... he suggests spraying it just on your clothing. He also likes permethrin-treated clothing: “A barrier is always a better thing than a ...

A bite from an infected tick can land people in the hospital — and this summer, researchers are seeing even more ticks than ...

SPOKANE, Wash. - Mosquitoes are swarming the Spokane area earlier than usual this year, and scientists say standing water is ...

For clothing and gear (but not skin), this permethrin repellent is as effective as similar formulas at repelling ticks and mosquitoes, and its trigger spray is easier to control. Treat your ...

Houston faces heightened risks from mosquito-borne diseases as temperatures rise, with experts warning that environmental changes could exacerbate these threats. Dr. Sarah Gunter from Baylor College ...

Shop our picks for the best tick-repellent clothes ... Shield fabric that’s treated with the EPA-approved pesticide permethrin (more on that below), it has a removable mesh panel in the back ...