What's the best thing to use to repel ticks ?

Question:I know you can use Cutter's for mosquitos but what will make ticks stay off of you or not attach to you ?

Answers:
Deet. Look for it as an ingredient in your topical repellent (the higher the percentage the better). LL Bean also makes a brand of clothing called BUZZ OFF that's suppose to keep insects at bay for up to 30 washings.

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Anything that contains DEET (N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide... The higher the percentage of DEET the better it will work.

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