Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This insecticide can help prevent some mosquito and tick bites. But you must use it properly. By Catherine Roberts With tick ...

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

If you’re grossed out by the idea that you might be bitten by a tick this year (chances are good, to be honest), now is the time to get yourself a bottle of permethrin spray. Permethrin-treating your ...

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Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. If you’re grossed out ...