This story was originally published by The New Lede. Children whose mothers lived near farms and fields treated with certain pesticides during pregnancy have a higher risk of a deadly cancer that is ...
Inspired by a military strategy to ward off disease-carrying mosquitoes, researchers see if the technique will help cut ...
Wearing clothing treated with permethrin is one of several strategies recommended by public health experts to prevent bites from ticks and mosquitoes. But—at least when it comes to protection against ...
I would like to address the article on permethrin by Roger Mallon (“Permethrin getting high marks in tick control,” Reading Eagle, June 15). While permethrin is toxic to ticks, it is also highly toxic ...
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. – A recent study conducted by biologists who manage the Department of Defense Military Tick Identification/Infection Confirmation Kit, or MilTICK, program, found that ...
In sub-Saharan Africa, a child under five dies nearly every minute from malaria. But new research suggests baby wraps treated with insect repellant can protect them.
Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. When it comes to preventing bites from ...
We still have some hot weather ahead of us, so you still need to protect yourself from mosquitoes. Bug repellent is always a good idea but you may want to add permethrin to your arsenal. The chemical ...
Scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) think they can fight the scourge of tick-borne diseases by encouraging people to douse their clothes in a chemical called permethrin.
Everything you need to know about permethrin: where to buy it, how to apply it safely, and why it’s essential for keeping gear insect-free outdoors. #Permethrin #OutdoorGear #BugProtection ...
What Is K9 Advantix II (Imidacloprid/Permethrin/Pyriproxyfen Topical)? K9 Advantix II (other brand names: Activate II, Provecta Advanced) is a combination medicine ...