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

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Summer has arrived, and with it increased risk of tick exposure. Places to watch out for include wooded areas and patches with tall grass and bushes, explains Dr. Goudarz Molaei, research scientist ...

It’s an insecticide, and you can spray it on your shoes, clothing and other outdoor items this summer. They work by affecting ...

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