A lady and a pair of shoes
A lady and a pair of shoes

The Best Tick-Repellent Clothing—Because It’s That Time of Year

If I could, I would wear the best tick-repellent clothing pretty much every time I went outdoors, regardless of the setting or time of year. That’s because ticks are nasty (controversial opinion, I know). They’re teeny-tiny, they can hop on and bite you without you knowing it, and they can transmit Lyme disease and other dangerous illnesses.

So I’d very much like to avoid these creepy-crawlies while enjoying my time outside—but I don’t want to dress like a beekeeper in order to do so. Luckily, the options for stylish hiking gear, insect- and arachnid-deterring fabrics, and effective bug repellents have only gotten better this season.

Continue reading to learn about the best tick-repellent clothing, written by Sara Coughlin.

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