Permethrin-treated clothing, first developed by the military a few decades ago, has been available to consumers since 2003. And there are a few ways to use it.

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So the bottom line when it comes to permethrin and tick-bite prevention is: If you have a cat, be extra careful. If you're spraying your clothes, do it somewhere the cat doesn't have access to.

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Research also shows that the permethrin in factory-treated clothing doesn’t leach much onto skin, and our tests of permethrin-treated fabric suggests that to be true, too.

Barb Owen Boerger’s kimonos and sarongs are pretty, but they’re poison to flies, mosquitoes and other pesky bugs.

Hoping to avoid the bloodthirsty swarms of mosquitoes on your next outdoor travel adventure? Clothing treated with this chemical could be your solution.

All it takes is one rogue tick to get a bite. Therefore, the next step is to see if permethrin-treated clothing can actually prevent tick bites. But the findings from this study are promising.

So the bottom line when it comes to permethrin and tick-bite prevention is: If you have a cat, be extra careful. If you're spraying your clothes, do it somewhere the cat doesn't have access to.

To be extra cautious, don't leave permethrin-treated clothing near where your cat sleeps. And make sure to change clothes after you wear them outside, so the cat can jump in your lap without you ...

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