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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Clothing and gear can be treated with a 0.5% permethrin spray, sold under names including Sawyer, Insect Shield and Ranger Ready.

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Sawyer’s picaridin lotion offers the longest protection windows on test — up to 14 hours against mosquitoes and ticks — and its creamy, low-odor formula goes on smooth and dries quickly.

Rachel Cavanaugh
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The Sawyer Squeeze and Cnoc Vecto made hydration easy.

Josh King
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