Permethrin-treated clothing, first developed by the military a few decades ago, has been available to consumers since 2003, and there are a few ways to use it.

Spray only your clothing. We said it before, but it’s worth repeating: Permethrin spray is only for your clothes and gear. Don’t apply it to your skin. And when treating clothes, stick to ...

Second, never spray when you are wearing the clothing you want to treat; clothing must be sprayed and then allowed to dry completely before you wear it. Permethrin should also never be sprayed ...

If you want to protect yourself from mosquitoes and ticks—which seem to be everywhere this year—you might need to enlist a ...

When you spray permethrin on your clothes, a study published in May found, it incapacitates ticks quickly, rendering them unable to bite. It didn't take long for emails to come flooding in.

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.

When you spray permethrin on your clothes, a study published in May found, it incapacitates ticks quickly, rendering them unable to bite. It didn't take long for emails to come flooding in.

Manufacturers of permethrin spray for clothing note that because the spray is meant only for fabric and not for skin, for full protection people also need to use an insect repellent on their ...

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.