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 ...

Ticks are prevalent in Colorado, especially during spring and early summer, and can transmit diseases. Prevent tick bites by staying on trail centers, using permethrin-treated clothing, and applying ...

There are a number of steps you can take to protect yourself from ticks when you are in nature, but there is one you should take: Spray your footwear with the synthetic insecticide permethrin. Reports ...

The tiny insects carry dangerous diseases, making this doctor more concerned about them than snakes and bears. Here’s how to ...

While tick exposure can occur year-round, ticks are most active during warmer months, specifically from April to September.

Finding a tick attached to yourself, a child, pet, or other family member can trigger an unparalleled level of concern. Where did you "catch it?" How long has it been attached? Will you catch Lyme ...

This could be an especially bad year for ticks and tick-borne diseases in Michigan. Health experts offer their top tips for ...

Hospital visits for tick bites hit record numbers in Massachusetts. Here's what an expert recommends after being bitten.

Ticks are a danger in Virginia and can transmit diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Use EPA-registered insect repellents on skin and clothing, but follow product label ...