As a synthetic pyrethroid, permethrin continues to be one of the most preferred insecticides due to its high efficacy, low ...

The spring and summer are prime time for ticks and mosquitoes, but there’s work to be done to prevent insects year-round. ...

But it says that mosquito repellents are essential, too. "Using an insect repellent is one of the best ways you can protect yourself from Zika and other diseases transmitted by mosquitoes," says ...

When the warm weather hits each year, the idea of lying out in the yard can be bliss, but make sure you’re not joined by these critters.

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

This is not for use on skin and must dry thoroughly before you can wear clothing that has been treated with permethrin. 3.) Use a repellent. Repellents can be applied to exposed skin and clothing ...

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