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The 8 Best Tick Repellents of 2022
OFF!’s Deep Woods Insect Repllent is your summer go-to for tick prevention
It’s important to protect yourself from ticks with some kind of repellent product while you are spending time outdoor where they thrive. When shopping for tick repellents, note that they can can include a number of different ingredients, including DEET and picaridin, and can be applied in a number of different ways, such as via spray, lotion, or towelette. According to California-based dermatologist Caren Campbell, MD, there’s no increased risk of allergic reaction to any of the common tick repellent ingredients and it doesn’t really matter how you apply it: just apply it. We researched dozens of tick repellants and reviewed them based on their key ingredients, form, dosage, application frequency, and price.
Here are the best tick repellants on the market today.
Our Top Picks
Best Overall:
OFF! Bug Spray & Mosquito Repellent at Amazon
Best Budget:
Repel Tick Defense Unscented Aerosol at Amazon
Best for Sensitive Skin:
Ranger Ready Tick & Insect Repellent at Amazon
Best Wipe:
Cutter Cutter All Family Mosquito Wipes at Amazon
Best Smelling:
Cutter Skinsations Insect Repellent at Amazon
Best Natural:
Murphy's Naturals Lemon Eucalyptus Oil Insect Repellent at Amazon
Best with Picaridin:
Sawyer Products Picaridin Insect Repellent at Amazon
Best for Clothing:
Sawyer Products Premium Permethrin Insect Repellent at Amazon
Read further details on each of the top picks put together by Sarah Bradley here.
October 22, 2023
Sarah Bradley
Sarah is a freelance writer with a focus on health and wellness. She has written for publications like Women's Health, Healthline, and Parents. She taught creative writing for five years, and has a bachelor's degree in English from Southern Connecticut State University.
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