Sawyer Insect Repellents to Help Prevent Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is one of the fastest-growing vector-borne illnesses in the United States, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimating nearly half a million cases occurring every year. The disease, transmitted mainly through the bite of infected black-legged ticks, can lead to life-altering conditions if not treated early on, which is why preventing tick bites should be a major health concern for people in areas where these pesky parasites are prolific.  To this end, Sawyer offers a comprehensive line of insect repellents designed to provide maximum protection from ticks in a non-invasive way.

Sawyer’s Three-Tiered Defense Against Ticks
Sawyer’s line of insect repellents come in three variants: Permethrin Fabric Treatment, Permethrin for Dogs, and 20% Picaridin Insect Repellent,  all of which are designed to create a powerful barrier against ticks and other disease-carrying insects. Each variant of their insect repellents has one major approach in mind.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Heather DeSantis Holmes.

Medya Mansyone

Sawyer’s picaridin lotion lasts a long time, stores well in survival kits and cars, and doesn’t have the laundry-list poison control label like DEET sprays.

Sean Gold
Founder & Lead Writer

Medya Mansyone

Secure a small loop of cord to a trekking pole to create a convenient place to hang a water bladder and filter water.

Nathan Pipenberg
Ekriven

Medya Mansyone

It contains 20 percent picaridin, a powerful insect repellent that will make nights around the campfire much more enjoyable.

Liz Provencher
Freelane Writer