3. Refusing to protect yourself when you are outside is a prevailing cause of anaplasmosis.
Whenever you go outside, you need to spray all of your clothing with permethrin. It comes in a 0.5% strength. You can even buy clothing with permethrin already on them. The clothing remains protected even after you wash them several times. Permethrin can be purchased anywhere. Ticks will go away once they get a smell of it.
When you purchase it, make sure to read the directions carefully. It is a good idea to use the product outside since it has a strong odor. You may even want to wear a mask to prevent you from inhaling the chemicals. Let the clothing dry on the clothesline.
Once it’s dry, you can put it on if you plan on being outside for a long period of time. Now, you are protected if you have to go to a wooded or an area with a lot of bushes.