Lots of ticks in area's close to me.The closer you get to the Hudson River the greater the concentration of ticks in my area.Peramone is the stuff that works very well.Sprayed clothing must be permitted to completely dry before it can be worn and it is supposed to last through at least two washings.I wonder how good it is to have that stuff touching your skin? I have used it sparingly and I know of folks that use it extensively.It works.