Permethrin-treated clothing appears to be used less often ... Hansen says. Young children and people who are pregnant may be most at risk from endocrine disruptors, so for people in these groups ...

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.