When summer arrives, you probably have nothing but vacation, beach days, travel and barbecues on your mind.The last thing you’re worrying about is remembering to check yourself for ticks.
While it’s not a fun task, preventing tick bites is important, particularly when it comes to avoiding conditions like lyme disease.With this in mind, I spoke with entomology experts for their advice on how to find the best tick prevention products — including socks, hats, and tick repellent sprays — and the best methods for preventing tick bites.Selected.Our top picksBest apparelInsect Shield Packable Hat$20.00$39.95Insect ShieldLearn moreBest body sprayBen's 100 Tick & Insect Repellent$undefined$22.98AmazonLearn moreBest clothing/gear spraySawyer Premium Insect Repellent for Clothing, Gear and Tents$31.78$35.10AmazonLearn moreRelatedselectedselected9 best insect repellents: DEET and DEET-free bug spraysWant more from NBC Selected? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter.The best tick prevention products All of the products below are either direct recommendations from experts or NBC Selected staff, and/or highly rated on Amazon or another retailer.Best tick preventive socksInsect Shield Lightweight Hiker Socks$13.95AmazonWhat to knowActive ingredient: permethrinWhat we likeThey cover the ankleAvailable in multiple sizesAvailable in multiple pairsSomething to noteOnly available in crewThese socks from Insect Shield are EPA-registered and treated with permethrin, the active ingredient in tick repellent.
In addition to ticks, they help repel mosquitoes, ants and flies, according to the brand.They’re made from a mix of bamboo viscose, polyester, spandex and rubber so that they’re durable yet soft.
They’re great for wearing with any shoe, but particularly hiking boots, since they come up above the ankles.Plus, their protection lasts for up to 70 washes, according to the brand.
They have a 4.8-star average rating from 340 shoppers at Insect Shie...