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9 Bug Sprays For Ticks That Actually Work

by Kaitlyn Wylde

Aug. 29, 2018

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As we head into prime tick season, it's important to have a strong line of defense against tick-borne illnesses. But if spending a lot of time outside is an important part of your life, you don't necessarily have to change it, you simply have to incorporate a bug spray for ticks that actually works into your life. According to medical professional Dr. Bill Rawls, who battled with chronic Lyme Disease for years, the best way to avoid tick borne illnesses is to avoid ticks altogether. While not all tick bites lead to Lyme Disease, every tick bite does create an opportunity for a variety of harmful microbes to invade your system. With so many sprays, repellants and deterrents, it's hard to know what works, what's a scam, and what's just as harmful to your health as a tick bite.

Of course all anti-tick products say they effectively keep the bugs at bay, but the reality is that not all products are as efficient as they claim. That's why I've taken the time to go through reviews and user ratings to find the bug sprays that people actually swear by. Because when it comes to protecting yourself this tick season, you don't really have room for trial and error. You need to get yourself a spray that you can rely on, and you need to incorporate it into your every day skincare routine. Here are the bug sprays that people stand by: