West Nile virus has been detected in multiple pools of Clay County mosquitoes, according to health officials. In a press release from the Clay County Health Department, they said the virus has been ...

Martha’s Vineyard Hospital is reporting an increase in tick-related visits to the emergency room to start the summer season, ...

After months of testing, here are the three bug sprays that stood out above the rest. So nice and light, you might forget you ...

We put four sprays, two lotions, and two lines of insect shielding clothes to the test to find the best tick repellents.

Permethrin Resistance Permethrin resistance in other ectoparasites, such as head lice, is widespread (reviewed in [34]). This suggests that its emergence in scabies mites is a real possibility.

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.

ProAmpac, a flexible packaging and material science company, has collaborated with ScottsMiracle-Gro to launch a spouted pouch for Ortho Home Defense Max.

Some repellents are made with essential oils instead of chemicals. Oils like lemon eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint, citronella, and tea tree are effective at repelling mosquitos. These oils repel ...

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 ...

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 ...