Certain products containing permethrin are recommended for use on clothing, shoes, bed nets, and camping gear, and are registered with EPA for this use. Permethrin is highly effective as an ...

Two more kinds of ticks can cause red meat allergies than previously thought. See the new species, learn where all 3 live, ...

Which tick repellants are safe to use indoors? How do you keep ticks from coming inside the home in the first place?

Though not all ticks carry Lyme disease, it is the most common tick-borne infection in New York City and in the United States, according to the city Department of Health. The yearly number of Lyme ...

They also suggest using DEET insect repellent on skin and spraying clothing with permethrin. Put clothes that have been outside in the dryer for 10 minutes to kill ticks and wash clothes with hot ...

In this Alaska packing list for summer, you'll get in-depth real-world advice on what to bring (and what to leave at home).