A photo of a person spraying their leg with insect repellent.
A photo of a person spraying their leg with insect repellent.

The Best Tick Repellents, According to Experts

Tick-borne diseases have more than doubled in the United States in the past 20 years, so it’s more important than ever to choose an effective tick repellent when spending time outdoors.

These bloodsucking parasites burrow into the skin and can spread dangerous diseases such as Lyme disease, Alpha-gal syndrome and anaplasmosis.

Continue reading to learn more about the best tick repellents, written by Isla Harvey.

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The permethrin-treated baby wraps reduced malaria cases in infants by 66%.

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While friends swatted around the campfire and during outdoor dinners, those who used this spray didn't get a single bite.

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Sawyer has partnered with Cnoc Outdoors to produce an updated system that is much easier to use.

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