The claim that a mixture of garlic, lemon juice, and mustard oil can cure lice forever is false. Garlic juice, lemon juice, and mustard oil may have minor effects on lice but do not kill them instantl ...

Products that contain permethrin (such as Duranon) work well to repel mosquitos and ticks. Unlike DEET, these products are put on clothing instead of on the skin. Put it on shirt cuffs, pant cuffs, ...

Lice bites may indicate you still have lice on your scalp. Wash your hair and neck with a lice shampoo containing permethrin or pyrethrin, then use a fine-toothed comb to remove lice and eggs. Follow ...

See wood tick advice. Tiny deer ticks need to be scraped off. You can remove them with the edge of a credit card. If the wood tick's head (mouth parts) breaks off in the skin, remove any large pieces.

(Beyond Pesticides, March 14, 2025) Beyond Pesticides celebrates the life and legacy of Joan Dye Gussow, EdD, a leader in the organic and local food movements for decades. Dr. Gussow passed away at 96 ...