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2. Permethrin - Wikipedia

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   Permethrin does not present any notable genotoxicity or immunotoxicity in humans and farm animals, but is classified by the EPA as a likely human carcinogen when ingested, based on reproducible studies in which mice fed permethrin developed liver and lung tumors. [35] A 2018 review failed to link permethrin exposure in humans to cancer. [36]

3. The Potentially Fatal Tick-Borne Illness You Haven't ... - AOL

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   Lone Star tick (Amblyomma americanum) on human skin. epantha - Getty Images ... Treat clothing and gear with products containing 0.5% permethrin when you may be around ticks.

4. After rare tick discovery, here’s how to stay safe this summer

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   Tick activity is up this year after a mild winter and ... Jarrell recommends insect repellent with DEET at a concentration of 30%. Treating clothing with permethrin-based repellents can add an ...

5. Acaricide - Wikipedia

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   Permethrin can be applied as a spray. The effects are not limited to mites: lice, cockroaches, fleas, mosquitos, and other insects will be affected. Ivermectin can be prescribed by a medical doctor to rid humans of mite and lice infestations, and agricultural formulations are available for infested birds and rodents. Antibiotic miticides

6. Insect repellent - Wikipedia

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   Synthetic repellents tend to be more effective and/or longer lasting than "natural" repellents. [1] [2]For protection against ticks and mosquito bites, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends DEET, icaridin (picaridin, KBR 3023), oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE), para-menthane-diol (PMD), IR3535 and 2-undecanone with the caveat that higher percentages of the active ingredient ...

7. Don't let this be the summer you get Lyme disease: Take Care ...

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   For effective tick repellent, consider using products containing active ingredients like DEET, picaridin or IR3535 (in 20% concentration). ... Permethrin-treated items remain protective even after ...