But you must use it properly. Permethrin-treated clothing—designed to kill or disable bugs upon contact—has been available to the public since 2003. By Catherine Roberts Updated by Justin ...

Permethrin-impregnated clothing is increasingly recognized as an effective measure for protecting individuals from vector-borne diseases, particularly those transmitted by ticks and mosquitoes.

Wear tightly woven clothes that cover most of the body, especially after dark. DEET and permethrin can damage synthetic materials, plastic on eyeglass frames and watch crystals. Lighter colors don’t ...