But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also recommends another strategy on top of those two: treating your clothing with a pesticide called permethrin. (A repellent keeps bugs away ...

While tick activity does slow down, it certainly doesn’t stop, especially on those winter days that aren’t as cold.

They just don't last as long. Look for a 20% concentration. You can also keep mosquitoes away by treating your clothes with Permethrin. The best protection comes from wearing treated clothing and ...