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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Life in Camo Media, LLC(lifeincamo.com)のオーナーであり、Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA)のメンバーでもあるナンシー・ジョー・アダムスは、熱心なハンターであり、年間を通してアメリカ国内と南アフリカで数多くの狩猟をこなし、プロトタイプ製品のテストでは新しい起業家やブランドを支援している。エンジニアリング会社でフルタイムの仕事をしていないときは、ナンシー・ジョーは狩りに出かけたり、次の狩りのために偵察に出かけたり、土地管理の手伝いをしたり、リモートで執筆をしたり、フィールドで製品写真の撮影に取り組んだりしている。

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