Detroit Lakes’ Barb Owen-Boerger creates insect-repellent kimonos using EPA-approved permethrin, offering a stylish ...

Barb Owen Boerger’s kimonos and sarongs are pretty, but they’re poison to flies, mosquitoes and other pesky bugs.

Some repellents are made with essential oils instead of chemicals. Oils like lemon eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint, ...

New York State officials are offering tips to help residents deal with pesky mosquitos and ticks over the Fourth of July ...

If you want to protect yourself from mosquitoes and ticks—which seem to be everywhere this year—you might need to enlist a ...

Pennsylvania recorded 16,620 lab-confirmed cases of Lyme disease last year, keeping the state among the top 10 in the nation ...

This L.L.Bean Insect Shield Shirt offers EPA-approved material treated with permethrin to last through months (or even years) of wear and up to 70 washes before losing its mosquito-fighting edge.

Here’s what to know about permethrin—which can kill mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, flies, chiggers, and spiders—including how and when to use it.

With summer here, parents are constantly bugging me about what they can do to protect their children and themselves from ...

Ticks are active in Macomb County. Here's what to do to protect yourself this summer before and after spending time outdoors.

In today’s Health Alert, a warning for anyone planning to enjoy the outdoors this holiday weekend. Ticks are active, and the ...

Use permethrin-treated clothing and gear, which can repel or kill mosquitoes on contact. Never apply permethrin directly to skin. Use EPA-registered insect repellents ...