Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This insecticide can help prevent some mosquito and tick bites. But you must use it properly. By Catherine Roberts With tick ...

We have a killer tip for preventing itchy, scratchy, annoying bugs from ruining your summer ...

We still have some hot weather ahead of us, so you still need to protect yourself from mosquitoes. Bug repellent is always a good idea but you may want to add permethrin to your arsenal. The chemical ...

Permethrin, a chemical compound that helps control insect and tick infestations, can be applied to clothing and equipment.

Outdoor enthusiasts: Here's a bit of good tick-fighting news just in time for Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of summer. A new U.S. government study confirms that insecticide-treated ...

The case for permethrin-treated clothing to prevent tick bites keeps getting stronger. In a series of experiments conducted by researchers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ...

Even if we know how to remove one of the worst disease-carriers, ticks, it's better safe than sorry. Instead of just spraying on some DEET-based repellent, take your bug protection further by coating ...

Cat lovers were very concerned about our story on permethrin. How risky is the pesticide for Kitty? By minimizing their pet's exposure, cat owners... If there's one thing we're grateful for on Shots, ...

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