ABC: How To Protect Yourself From Ticks And Mosquitoes As West Nile Risk Rises In California
Sacramento County confirms first West Nile–positive mosquito sample of the season near Tahoe Park, prompting reminders about outdoor pest and bite safety
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AOL: This Tick Season, Make Friends With Permethrin
Ticks can be a nuisance and carriers of disease, so you may be thinking of solutions to combat them.
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Oxford Academic: Tick Bite Protection With Permethrin-Treated Summer-Weight Clothing
The number of tick bites received by individuals wearing either permethrin-treated or untreated summer clothing was compared during a controlled study.
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Guns Magazine: Permethrin: The “Chemical Weapon” Every Shooter Should Consider
Most shooters haven’t heard of permethrin but would greatly benefit from its unique ability to fend off or even kill ticks, mosquitoes and chiggers.
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CNN: I Tested 19 Bug Sprays. These 3 Don’t Feel Gross Or Smell Awful
I went hands-on with 19 bug repellents to test how they feel, how they smell and everything else you’d want to know before you use one.
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Backpacker: 7 Proven Ways to Prevent Bites
The U.S. is bracing for one of its worst mosquito seasons yet. Ditch the unproven herbal remedies for these far more effective strategies.
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Money Talks News: 5 Moves Mosquito Experts Make to Keep From Getting Eaten Alive
Mosquitoes kill more people than any other animal on Earth. Here's the playbook the scientists actually use at home.
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Healio: Alpha-Gal Screening In Asymptomatic Patients Not Cost-Effective
Cost and quality-adjusted life years of alpha-gal IgE screening vs. not screening in asymptomatic patients suggest that screening is not cost-effective.
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Antimusic: It's Time to Get Outside (And Take These Items With You)
Check out our list of things you might want to take with you on your outdoor adventure.
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