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[–] EndlessApollo@lemmy.world 11 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Permethrin is amazing, massively recommend. You treat your clothes with it and it'll kill most bugs (including all ticks) on contact and it lasts for weeks

[–] Scubus@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I believe permethrin and DEET are the leading chemicals gor tick managment

[–] WhyIHateTheInternet@lemmy.world 6 points 3 months ago

Pest control guy here.

Yes. Permethrin is very effective and generally safe for humans and animals.