It's officially summer, a time for barbecues, the beach—and protecting yourself against the teeny, tiny black-legged deer ...

“If you live in Manhattan,” Diuk-Wasser said, “most likely you got it by traveling. If you live in Queens or the Bronx, you ...

L.L. Bean has a whole line of insect-repellent clothing, and brands like Shoo For Good, Craghoppers, and Insect Shield all offer permethrin-treated pieces.

Deet When using deet: DEET and permethrin can damage synthetic materials, plastic on eyeglass frames and watch crystals. Always follow the recommendations on the product label. Use enough repellent to ...

The first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus in Connecticut this season were trapped in Bridgeport earlier this month, according to officials with the State ...

Extreme heat can be dangerous, especially for older adults, young children and people with certain health conditions.

Kulick: Prevention is the best medicine. Thinking ahead to try to avoid both tick and mosquito issues will pay off in the long run.

Use permethrin-treated clothing and gear, which can repel or kill mosquitoes on contact. Never apply permethrin directly to skin. Use EPA-registered insect repellents ...

Virginia has reported a dramatic spread in tick-borne illnesses in suburban neighborhoods. It's expected to get worse.

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced Tuesday that West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected ...

Insect larvae can be seen swimming in stagnant water trapped in a plastic cookie container found amongst illegally discarded items in the jungle near the Chalan Pago Bridge on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019.

The Jamestown Canyon Virus (JCV), a mosquito-borne illness, has been detected in a Kalamazoo County mosquito pool for the ...