Best tick repellent on Reddit
50 reviews from r/dalmatians, r/discgolf, r/dogs and 6 more subreddits
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#1
Permethrin
4.5
(6)
"It's the gold standard for avoiding tick bites."
"Effective for treating shoes, socks, and lower pants against insects."
"Permethrin is highly effective against ticks and is trusted over home remedies."
"Permethrin is effective when sprayed on clothes and lasts a few washes."
"Permethrin is great but nothing beats long, light colored pants and constantly checking yourself out if you're near high grass."
"I have found permethrin to be safe and effective topical spray for my dog."
#2
NexGard
4.2
(5)
"Highly effective for flea and tick prevention."
"I have used NexGard on my dogs and haven't had any issues with ticks since switching from OTC topical."
"I highly recommend Nexgard! ITs fantastic!"
"NexGard does work well for keeping ticks from staying attached once they bite."
"No such thing as a good repellent but I give my dog Next-Gards."
#3
Bravecto
5.0
(4)
"Expensive, but it works great."
"Bravecto works good on my daschund."
"Bravecto is one of the best options for preventing ticks."
"Make sure to Bravecto or Frontline all your pets so they don't carry ticks on them into your house."
#4
Simparica
4.7
(3)
"I use Simparica Trio for my dogs and it works well."
"Best stuff on the market. I live on LI in the pine barrens AKA GROUND ZERO TICK HELL."
"I feel like I’ve seen so many as of recently."
#5
Seresto
4.3
(3)
"I use a Seresto collar on my dalmatian. Recommend...."
"Works flawlessly for my cats. It's expensive but lasts 8 months."
"Seresto collars work great but you will still see ticks."
#6
Repellent
5.0
(2)
"Picaridin spray is great for immediate protection."
"Effective pre-treatment with permethrin followed by picaridin spray on the day of use."
#7
Sawyer
5.0
(2)
"Permethrin is absolutely the best tick repellent. Clothes only. Not Skin!"
"Sawyer's permethrin works great. I treat my boots, socks, and pants."
#8
Protector Brand
4.5
(2)
"The mosquito repellent is the best I have ever used and I spent 20 years as a mosquito magnet in Alaska."
"The tick repellent has never failed, but I am not usually in extreme tick territory."
#9
Off!
3.5
(2)
"Using a high DEET product effectively prevents ticks."
"Higher concentrations of DEET make my skin feel gross, so I prefer lower concentrations and reapply."
#10
Vet's Best
5.0
(1)
"It ABSOLUTELY works."
#11
Tabard
5.0
(1)
"Tabard has a great lotion."
#12
Bayer
5.0
(1)
"Bayer Seresto Flea and Tick collars for dogs work well for us."
#13
Tractor Supply
5.0
(1)
"DIY tick tubes using permethrin can effectively reduce ticks by targeting field mice."
#14
Veterinary Products
5.0
(1)
"The meds for fleas and ticks from the vet are amazing and work very well."
#15
Ark Naturals
5.0
(1)
"This product is gold. I found just 1 tick crawling on me while others suffered from both ticks and chiggers."
#16
Only Natural Pets
5.0
(1)
"Works 100% for over a year now. My dog was having bad issues with both and my sister recommended it."
#17
Cedarcide
5.0
(1)
"I just sprayed our yard with cedar oil this weekend and it worked great!"
#18
Vectra
5.0
(1)
"It repels!"
#19
Ranger Ready
5.0
(1)
"It keeps ticks and mosquitos off, and you can spray directly on your skin."
#20
Simparica Trio
5.0
(1)
"Simparica Trio is highly effective and should be given on time."
#21
Homemade Citrus Spray
5.0
(1)
"Using orange peels in water creates a nontoxic spray that effectively keeps ticks away."
#22
Karbadust
5.0
(1)
"It's safe for children and animals, including birds and chickens."
#23
Frontline
5.0
(1)
"Make sure to Bravecto or Frontline all your pets so they don't carry ticks on them into your house."
#24
Ben's
5.0
(1)
"Works great for me with mosquitoes and ticks, and I find that I only have to put it on once for a round."
#25
Tea Tree Oil
5.0
(1)
"Tea tree oil has worked very well for us. We put a little in the kids' hair and we haven't had a problem."
#26
Absorbine
4.0
(1)
"My vet recommended it for when my dog and I go hiking and camping as added protection."
#27
Wondecide
4.0
(1)
"If you want to go a more natural route, there is Wondecide. It uses cedar oil to repel bugs."
#28
Tick Collar
4.0
(1)
"We use a tick collar for our dog when we are in tick heavy places."
#29
Thermacell
4.0
(1)
"Works pretty good."
#30
CDC
2.0
(1)
"A lot of natural tick repellants are not effective. Consult academic literature for effectiveness."
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