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.
June 30, 2025
Nancy Jo Adams
Nancy Jo Adams, owner of Life in Camo Media, LLC (lifeincamo.com), a member of the Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA), and an avid hunter who puts gear to the test year-round on numerous hunts across the US and South Africa as well as assists new entrepreneurs and brands with prototype product testing, has contributed hunting content to various print and digital media outlets such as Woman Hunter Magazine, Hunting Life Magazine, Hawke Life, Stone Road Media, and Velocity Outdoor, to name a few. When she is not at her full-time job at an engineering firm, Nancy Jo can be found on a hunt, scouting for an upcoming hunt, assisting in land management, writing remotely, or in the field working on product photos.
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