In the War Against Ticks, This Spray Is My Secret Weapon
Vile, horrible, insidious, and disgusting are just a few of the words I use to describe ticks.
There is absolutely nothing to like about these awful, disease-ridden insects.
They range in size from a sesame seed to a poppy seed. And they can infect you with any number of terrible ailments, such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, babesiosis, anaplasmosis, Powassan virus, or alpha-gal syndrome, which makes you allergic to many different types of meat.
Continue reading about protecting yourself against ticks, written by Doug Mahoney.
June 26, 2025
Doug Mahoney
Doug Mahoney is a senior staff writer at Wirecutter covering home improvement. He spent 10 years in high-end construction as a carpenter, foreman, and supervisor. He lives in a very demanding 250-year-old farmhouse and spent four years gutting and rebuilding his previous home. He also raises sheep and has a dairy cow that he milks every morning.
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