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, pwopriyetè lavi nan Camo Media, LLC (lifeincamo.com), yon manm nan Asosyasyon an Medya Pwofesyonèl Deyò Medya Asosyasyon (POMA), ak yon chasè konseye ki mete Kovèti pou tès la ane-wonn sou lachas anpil atravè peyi Etazini an ak Lafrik di sid kòm byen ke ede nouvo antreprenè ak mak ak tès pwodwi pwototip, te kontribye lachas kontni nan divès kalite enprime ak medya dijital tankou Fanm Hunter Magazine, Lachas lavi Magazin, Hawke Lavi, Stone Road Media, ak Velocity Deyò, nan non yon kèk. Lè li pa nan travay a plen tan li nan yon antrepriz jeni, Nancy Jo ka jwenn sou yon lachas, rele pou yon lachas kap vini, ede nan jesyon tè, ekri adistans, oswa nan jaden an k ap travay sou foto pwodwi.

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