Wearable vibration gadgets that claim to confuse or shake off ticks are not supported by peer-reviewed evidence.
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DO NOT rely on vibrating wearables, watches, or pet collars sold as a tick repellent.
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While vibration is one cue ticks use to find hosts, no controlled study supports the claim that a small wearable vibration source either repels questing ticks or shakes off attached ones.
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These products generally rely on testimonials, not insect-bioassay data.
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For people, use EPA-registered topical repellents and permethrin-treated clothing.
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For pets, talk to a veterinarian about evidence-based tick preventives like isoxazoline tablets or fipronil/permethrin topicals (never use permethrin on cats).