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 ...

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

If you’re spending time outdoors, especially during peak tick season, it’s essential to use the best tick repellent products. “There is nothing good that happens when a tick attaches to the human body ...

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