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I Tried The Best Tick Repellent Products, According To Entomologists. Here’s How To Stay Safe
If you’re spending time outdoors, especially during peak tick season, it’s essential to use the best tick repellent products. “There is nothing good that happens when a tick attaches to the human body,” said Elmer Gray, a medical and veterinary entomologist at the University of Georgia. Finding ways to prevent ticks from doing so is key to enjoying the outdoors worry-free.
When it comes to protecting yourself from ticks, there’s no shortage of products to choose from, but some are more effective than others. Many tick repellents contain active ingredients like permethrin, DEET, picaridin, IR3535, and the oil of lemon eucalyptus, which are considered highly effective; however, some people also swear by products such as tick-repelling bracelets, stickers and essential oils. The latter, however, doesn’t have the same demonstrated success, according to Gray.
Continue reading to learn more about preventing tick bites, written by Chelsea Collier.
Chelsea Collier
Chelsea Collier is an editorial intern at CNN Underscored, where she contributes to tested reviews, editor-curated roundups and seasonal shopping guides focusing on home and lifestyle.
I Tried The Best Tick Repellent Products, According To Entomologists. Here’s How To Stay Safe
If you’re spending time outdoors, especially during peak tick season, it’s essential to use the best tick repellent products. “There is nothing good that happens when a tick attaches to the human body,” said Elmer Gray, a medical and veterinary entomologist at the University of Georgia. Finding ways to prevent ticks from doing so is key to enjoying the outdoors worry-free.
When it comes to protecting yourself from ticks, there’s no shortage of products to choose from, but some are more effective than others. Many tick repellents contain active ingredients like permethrin, DEET, picaridin, IR3535, and the oil of lemon eucalyptus, which are considered highly effective; however, some people also swear by products such as tick-repelling bracelets, stickers and essential oils. The latter, however, doesn’t have the same demonstrated success, according to Gray.
Continue reading to learn more about preventing tick bites, written by Chelsea Collier.
Chelsea Collier
Chelsea Collier is an editorial intern at CNN Underscored, where she contributes to tested reviews, editor-curated roundups and seasonal shopping guides focusing on home and lifestyle.
I Tried The Best Tick Repellent Products, According To Entomologists. Here’s How To Stay Safe
If you’re spending time outdoors, especially during peak tick season, it’s essential to use the best tick repellent products. “There is nothing good that happens when a tick attaches to the human body,” said Elmer Gray, a medical and veterinary entomologist at the University of Georgia. Finding ways to prevent ticks from doing so is key to enjoying the outdoors worry-free.
When it comes to protecting yourself from ticks, there’s no shortage of products to choose from, but some are more effective than others. Many tick repellents contain active ingredients like permethrin, DEET, picaridin, IR3535, and the oil of lemon eucalyptus, which are considered highly effective; however, some people also swear by products such as tick-repelling bracelets, stickers and essential oils. The latter, however, doesn’t have the same demonstrated success, according to Gray.
Continue reading to learn more about preventing tick bites, written by Chelsea Collier.
Chelsea Collier
Chelsea Collier is an editorial intern at CNN Underscored, where she contributes to tested reviews, editor-curated roundups and seasonal shopping guides focusing on home and lifestyle.
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