Before your next hike or picnic, make sure you know how to protect your family and pets.

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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 ...

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Spring has sprung, which means just as you’re gearing up to hit the trails, go camping, or just laze around in your backyard, ticks are coming out, too. But before you seal yourself up in a bubble, ...

You can add to that protection by using permethrin on your socks, pants, and other clothing and gear—like tents and backpacks ...