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 ...

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

MU Extension recommends treating clothing with a repellent called permethrin to combat ticks when outdoors this season.

If you want to protect yourself from mosquitoes and ticks—which seem to be everywhere this year—you might need to enlist a heavy-hitter. Insect experts reach for one thing: permethrin. Here’s what to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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If there's one thing we're grateful for on Shots, it's our passionate, engaged audience. Our stories often prompt a lively response from readers and people who hear us on the radio. This was ...

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, ...