The Best Tick-Repellent Clothing to Ward Off These Nearly Invisible But Treacherous Bugs

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the incidences of tick-borne diseases have increased since 2019. Many tick bites are painless and result in mild irritation to your skin, but some ticks are dangerous and can spread lethal diseases, such as Lyme, Alpha-gal syndrome, Anaplasmosis, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF).

The trouble with ticks is that often you can’t see them. And ticks aren't just a threat when you’re in the woods, camping, or adventuring. You could get a tick bite while enjoying a barbecue in your backyard, walking your dog, or even sitting by your pool.

Continue reading to learn about the best tick-repellent clothing, written by Nancy Jo Adams.

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Owner of Life in Camo Media, LLC
Nancy Jo Adams

Nancy Jo Adams, mmiliki wa Maisha katika Camo Media, LLC (lifeincamo.com), mwanachama wa Chama cha Vyombo vya Habari vya nje (POMA), na wawindaji wenye bidii ambao huweka gia kwa mtihani wa mwaka mzima kwenye uwindaji mwingi nchini Marekani na Afrika Kusini na pia husaidia wajasiriamali wapya na chapa na upimaji wa bidhaa za mfano, amechangia maudhui ya uwindaji kwa magazeti mbalimbali na vyombo vya habari vya digital kama vile Jarida la Woman Hunter, Jarida la Maisha ya Uwindaji, Maisha ya Hawke, Vyombo vya Habari vya Barabara ya Stone, na Velocity Outdoor, kutaja chache. Wakati yeye si katika kazi yake ya wakati wote katika kampuni ya uhandisi, Nancy Jo inaweza kupatikana juu ya uwindaji, scouting kwa ajili ya uwindaji ujao, kusaidia katika usimamizi wa ardhi, kuandika mbali, au katika shamba kufanya kazi kwenye picha bidhaa.

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