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 ...

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

The best flea and tick treatments for dogs include topical medicines, chewable tablets, collars, and shampoos recommended by ...

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The case for permethrin-treated clothing to prevent tick bites keeps getting stronger. In a series of experiments conducted by researchers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ...

What Are Vectra Products for Fleas and Ticks? The Vectra line of products (manufactured by Ceva Animal Health) includes topical products (products that are applied to the skin) for the control of ...

Ticks are gross. Anyone who's ever had to peel one off themself, a loved one, or, say, frantically try to extract one from a dog while watching a YouTube video about how to extract a tick from a dog ...

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 ...