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Related: About this forumWalking your dog,
picking morels, hip checking your favorite partner on a walk through the woods, what do you find best to repel ticks. I already have RA so do not want Lyme disease also.
Whats best?

gejohnston
(17,502 posts)Avon sells a DEET free repellent that seems to work for me.
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Kali
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newmember
(805 posts)I have been using this for years and have watched ticks jump right off my clothes as soon as they got on.
Spray it on your clothes , socks , hat , what ever you are wearing.
I do mine the night before so it dries over night.
http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12327289&kw=permethrin&origkw=Permethrin
CokeMachine
(1,018 posts)It says non-toxic to humans but do you know if it's safe for animals (especially dogs).
Hula Popper
(374 posts)People that work at REI and Cabelas have told me that it is safe for dogs but not cats. They spray a bandanna in the same manner as their clothes and tie it around their dogs neck. No ticks! I think Sawyers website also mentions this concerning dogs and cats.
I have been out looking for morels 4 times, heavy woods and no ticks. Clothes and socks were worn twice then washed and worn three more times. Thats about 16 hours and no ticks!
CokeMachine
(1,018 posts)We just had a Dick's open here. I'll check this stuff out later. Thanks for the info!!
Have a great weekend!!