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

Q. You’ve written about treating chigger bites, but you should really think about prevention. We live in the country. When ...

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. Ad-free. Influence-free.

Some repellents are made with essential oils instead of chemicals. Oils like lemon eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint, ...

Permethrin lotion should be stored at room temperature, between 68 F to 77 F (20 C to 25 C). Store in a cool, dry place. Side Effects . What are the most common side effects of permethrin?

Here’s a smart way to fight ticks, according to a tick expert. Spray shoes with permethrin, an insecticide, once a month, says public health entomologist Thomas Mather, who goes by the nickname ...

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.

Permethrin lotion should be stored at room temperature, between 68 F to 77 F (20 C to 25 C). Store in a cool, dry place. Side Effects . What are the most common side effects of permethrin?

An advocacy group has released a list of the 12 produce items they claim have the most pesticides — and some are banned in ...

Simply spray permethrin on clothing and gear (especially shoes), and then wait for it to dry. Sawyer Products Permethrin Fabric Treatment is a top pick in our guide to the best bug repellents.

How to apply permethrin to your shoes, clothes, and camping gear. One of permethrin’s most convenient features is that it can stick to clothing for weeks or even months, despite multiple washings.

By Catherine Roberts. Wearing clothing treated with permethrin is one of several strategies recommended by public health experts to prevent bites from ticks and mosquitoes.. But—at least when it ...