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

If you spend any time outside, it’s hard to completely avoid mosquitoes and ticks. Taking precautions like wearing an effective insect repellent can make a big difference. But, particularly when it ...

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Permethrin-treated clothing, first developed by the military a few decades ago, has been available to consumers since 2003, and there are a few ways to use it. • You can buy pretreated clothing from ...