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Ticks Are Running Rampant This Year, But These Repellents Actually Work
If you like hiking, gardening, or just spending time outdoors, you’ve likely noticed that the ticks are worse than usual this year. Because we had a warmer-than-average winter in many parts of the country, these creepy little bugs reproduced more readily, and as a result, ER visits for tick bites are already surging in 2026.
However, you don’t need to panic about ticks. With the right preventive measures, you can effectively keep the insects away from your family, reducing the risk of being bitten. The CDC recommends learning more about where ticks live — mostly grassy, brushy, or wooded areas — and thoroughly checking yourself and your pets after spending time outdoors.
Continue reading to learn more about insect repellents, written by Camryn Rabideau.
Camryn Rabideau
After studying product design and journalism in college, I became a full-time freelance writer in 2016, where I found my niche in the shopping and product testing realm.
Ticks Are Running Rampant This Year, But These Repellents Actually Work
If you like hiking, gardening, or just spending time outdoors, you’ve likely noticed that the ticks are worse than usual this year. Because we had a warmer-than-average winter in many parts of the country, these creepy little bugs reproduced more readily, and as a result, ER visits for tick bites are already surging in 2026.
However, you don’t need to panic about ticks. With the right preventive measures, you can effectively keep the insects away from your family, reducing the risk of being bitten. The CDC recommends learning more about where ticks live — mostly grassy, brushy, or wooded areas — and thoroughly checking yourself and your pets after spending time outdoors.
Continue reading to learn more about insect repellents, written by Camryn Rabideau.
Camryn Rabideau
After studying product design and journalism in college, I became a full-time freelance writer in 2016, where I found my niche in the shopping and product testing realm.
Ticks Are Running Rampant This Year, But These Repellents Actually Work
If you like hiking, gardening, or just spending time outdoors, you’ve likely noticed that the ticks are worse than usual this year. Because we had a warmer-than-average winter in many parts of the country, these creepy little bugs reproduced more readily, and as a result, ER visits for tick bites are already surging in 2026.
However, you don’t need to panic about ticks. With the right preventive measures, you can effectively keep the insects away from your family, reducing the risk of being bitten. The CDC recommends learning more about where ticks live — mostly grassy, brushy, or wooded areas — and thoroughly checking yourself and your pets after spending time outdoors.
Continue reading to learn more about insect repellents, written by Camryn Rabideau.
Camryn Rabideau
After studying product design and journalism in college, I became a full-time freelance writer in 2016, where I found my niche in the shopping and product testing realm.
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