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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南希-乔-亚当斯Nancy Jo Adams)是Life inCamo Media, LLC(lifeincamo.com)的所有者、专业户外媒体协会(POMA)的成员,同时也是一名狂热的猎人,常年在美国和南非的众多狩猎活动中对装备进行测试,并协助新企业家和品牌进行原型产品测试。不在工程公司做全职工作时,南希-乔会去狩猎、为即将到来的狩猎进行勘察、协助土地管理、撰写远程文章或在野外拍摄产品照片。

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