With tick season ramping up again this spring, it’s time to marshall your tools for keeping biting, disease-causing bugs at bay. Using bug spray is one important strategy, as is keeping your yard ...

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Soaking fabrics in a commonly used insect repellent is a simple and effective tool as mosquito bites become more common during daytime, study shows ...

Don’t let ticks take a bite out of your summer. There are ways to prevent the pesky critters for you and your pets. Courtesy, K-State Research and Extension Clothing treated with the insecticide ...

Permethrin is a common insecticide used to kill ticks, lice, and mosquitos, among other creepy crawlers. Permethrin is a common insecticide used to kill ticks, lice, and mosquitos, among other creepy ...

Beccy holds a PhD in Biological Science, a Master’s in Molecular Biology of Parasites and Disease Vectors, and a Bachelor’s in Human Biology and Forensic Science. Beccy holds a PhD in Biological ...

There are vaccines against some mosquito-borne diseases (e.g., yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis) and you can take medication to help prevent malaria. But you should also take precautions to avoid ...