Removal · field guidance

Mosquito repellent bracelets and wristbands for ticks

Wristbands release repellent only inches around the wearer and do not protect ankles, legs, or torso where ticks attach.

Steps

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DO NOT trust repellent wristbands or bracelets to protect against ticks.
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Even for mosquitoes, peer-reviewed studies show wristbands offer only inches of coverage, not whole-body protection.
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Ticks crawl up from the ground and most often attach on legs, behind the knees, in the groin, on the torso, and behind ears, all far from a wrist.
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Instead, apply an EPA-registered repellent to all exposed skin and treat clothing with permethrin.
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Tuck pants into socks and check thoroughly after coming indoors.

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