Overview: Permethrin is applied to the skin as a cream or lotion. It is used to treat certain conditions caused by tiny insects, such as scabies and head lice. The most common side effect is a ...

Treating items with the insect repellent permethrin has been shown to help prevent tick bites. Simply spray permethrin on clothing and gear (especially shoes), and then wait for it to dry.

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

Q: We live in Wisconsin, and this year we're seeing a lot of news about ticks carrying Lyme disease and a few other kinds I ...

2. Treat clothing and gear with products containing 0.5% permethrin. Permethrin can be used to treat boots, clothing and camping gear and remain protective through several washings. Alternatively ...

“I treat all the types of shoes that are going to be worn in tick habitat. ... Permethrin can also be sprayed on clothing and other gear. But don’t use it on your skin.

Leona Maguire told Golfweek she is still dealing with tick bites she received during the U.S. Women's open in Wisconsin last ...