Ticks are turned away by clothing treated repellants such as permethrin. Insect Shield uses a proprietary process to treat clothing that will last through 70 launderings. We’ve successfully tried Insect Shield hats, neckerchiefs and shirts on black flies and mosquitoes. However, the clothing does not repel flying insects from exposed skin. For ticks, wearing Insect Shield clothing is good insurance, especially for socks and pants to discourage ticks from crawling on you. Learn more at www.insectshield.com. —Shawn Perich
