A photo of a tick.
A photo of a tick.

Sawyer Insect Repellents to Help Prevent Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is one of the fastest-growing vector-borne illnesses in the United States, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimating nearly half a million cases occurring every year. The disease, transmitted mainly through the bite of infected black-legged ticks, can lead to life-altering conditions if not treated early on, which is why preventing tick bites should be a major health concern for people in areas where these pesky parasites are prolific.  To this end, Sawyer offers a comprehensive line of insect repellents designed to provide maximum protection from ticks in a non-invasive way.

Sawyer’s Three-Tiered Defense Against Ticks
Sawyer’s line of insect repellents come in three variants: Permethrin Fabric Treatment, Permethrin for Dogs, and 20% Picaridin Insect Repellent,  all of which are designed to create a powerful barrier against ticks and other disease-carrying insects. Each variant of their insect repellents has one major approach in mind.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Heather DeSantis Holmes.

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