You can do it yourself: Permethrin spray is available for consumers to buy and apply to their own clothing and gear. Consumer Reports has also tested several brands of clothing pretreated with ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you’re grossed out by the idea that you might be bitten by a tick this summer (chances are good, to be honest), now is the time to get ...

There are a number of steps you can take to protect yourself from ticks when you are in nature, but there is one you should take: Spray your footwear with the synthetic insecticide permethrin.