The SRHD recommends wearing light-colored clothing and long pants and sleeves to help avoid gnat bites by covering skin and keeping cool, as the heat absorption of darker colors tends to attract more ...

Some passengers are unaware that some airplanes spray pesticides to prevent insect-borne diseases. Here's what to know.

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She said the crew was accommodating and spoke with the pilot, who decided against spraying the permethrin, a chemical commonly used as an insect repellent, and is used on planes to prevent the ...

Expect a usual amount of ticks and mosquitos this summer. In Wisconsin, that's a lot. Here are 5 strategies to keep them and ...

Lyme disease is the fastest-grown vector-borne illness in the United States, with over 476,000 new cases annually, according to the Global Lyme Alliance, a national not-for-profit organization whose ...

Warmer weather means spending more time outside on walks, picnics, camping, and more, but one parasitic pest is also very active in the spring and summer: ticks.

Use bug repellants, such as DEET and permethrin The Department of Health Services recommends using bug repellants to deter both ticks and mosquitos. Tests have shown that repellents people can ...

In fact, adult black-legged ticks stand up to winter weather just fine, and deer tick season never really ends, said Jody L.

How to Beat Mosquitoes During Summer in DubaiDubai’s summer months bring sweltering heat, high humidity, and unfortunately, ...