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The best tick prevention products include socks, sprays and more.

While no strategy is 100 percent effective, a powerful chemical called permethrin can repel ticks when sprayed on clothes and shoes. 

These top-rated sprays, lotions, and wearable repellents help keep mosquitoes away so you can spend more time outside and less time swatting.

Don’t let a swarm ruin your summer. From Alaska-proven gear tricks to fast itch relief, here is how outdoor pros stay bite-free.

Experts are urging people to take simple precautions outdoors and know how to safely remove a tick if one becomes attached.

This first-hand guide tells you what you need to know about the Middle Prong Trail.

Fall in northern New England requires its own specialized kit to stay safe, dry, and stable on your journey.

There are several tips, tricks and products you can use to help keep those annoying pests far from your porch or patio.

With the weather getting warmer, humans aren't the only ones going out more.

What experts say you should do before — and after — heading outdoors.

Your life in a backpack? Yes, it’s possible.

A newly released study has delivered a clear look at the specific pathogen risks facing anyone stepping into the upper Midwestern woods.

These tips help prevent bites while hiking, camping and backpacking, with gear and strategies that make a noticeable difference in buggy areas.

Sacramento County confirms first West Nile–positive mosquito sample of the season near Tahoe Park, prompting reminders about outdoor pest and bite safety

Ticks can be a nuisance and carriers of disease, so you may be thinking of solutions to combat them.

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.

The U.S. is bracing for one of its worst mosquito seasons yet. Ditch the unproven herbal remedies for these far more effective strategies.

Here is what you need to know to stay ahead of the curve during tick season.

Maine’s turkey season begins Monday, but you still have time to prepare for a successful season.

Maine’s turkey season begins Monday, but you still have time to prepare for a successful season.

A guide to packing for sleep away camp.

Simple preventive measures can significantly reduce the risk of infection.

Ticks are more than a nuisance—they can carry serious illnesses. These editor-vetted products can help protect you and your pets.

Ticks tend to grab onto your shoes and pants first, so treating those items with permethrin is a good first line of protection.