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.

There are a number of steps you can take to protect yourself from ticks when you are in nature, but there is one you should take: Spray your footwear with the synthetic insecticide permethrin. Reports ...

If you like hiking, gardening, or just spending time outdoors, you’ve likely noticed that the ticks are worse than usual this year. Because we had a warmer-than-average winter in many parts of the ...

The Hancock County Health Department is reminding everyone to take precautions to avoid tick bites and tick-borne diseases. Simple precautions, like use of insect repellant and other steps, can help ...

While tick exposure can occur year-round, ticks are most active during warmer months, specifically from April to September.

To reduce ticks in your yard, clear leaf litter, keep grass short and create barriers near wooded areas. Use EPA-registered ...

Finding a tick attached to yourself, a child, pet, or other family member can trigger an unparalleled level of concern. Where did you "catch it?" How long has it been attached? Will you catch Lyme ...