Tick Bite Protection with Permethrin-Treated Summer-Weight Clothing

• Published in: Journal of medical entomology Vol. 48; no. 2; pp. 327 - 333
• Main Authors: Miller, Nathan J, Rainone, Erin E, Dyer, Megan C, González, M. Liliana, Mather, Thomas N
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Entomological Society of America 01.03.2011
• Subjects: Animals; Humans; Insect Bites and Stings - prevention & control; Insect Repellents - pharmacology; Ixodes scapularis; nymphs; pathogens; permethrin; Permethrin - pharmacology; Protective Clothing; summer; tick bites; ticks; Ticks - drug effects; volunteers

The number of tick bites received by individuals wearing either permethrin-treated or untreated summer clothing (T-shirt, shorts, socks, and sneakers) was compared during a controlled indoor study. Pathogen-free nymphal Ixodes scapularis Say were placed on the left shoe, right leg, and left arm of 1...