Spraying permethrin on your shoes, clothes, and camping gear will repel ticks and doesn't wash off.

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 ...

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 ...

Tick-borne illness has doubled nationally and it's no longer just a Northeast problem. Here's what everyone should know now.

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 ...

Tick-borne illness in children is rising fastest in the Midwest. Here’s what every parent needs to know this season.

Indiana health officials urge Hoosiers to protect themselves from tick bites as the weather warms up and tick activity ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Xia Lee, a public health entomologist with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, checks for ticks on a sheet he has dragged ...

People are heading outdoors to enjoy the warmer weather, taking bike rides, hikes and recreating in parks — and everyone ...