Permethrin-treated clothing is effective against bugs like ticks and mosquitoes, although for the flying kind, you probably still want some DEET for any exposed skin. Don’t bother with DEET-treated bracelets (yes, that’s a thing); the short range of effectiveness means they will only protect your wrists.
Permethrin-treated clothing is effective against bugs like ticks and mosquitoes, although for the flying kind, you probably still want some DEET for any exposed skin. Don’t bother with DEET-treated bracelets (yes, that’s a thing); the short range of effectiveness means they will only protect your wrists.