9 best remedies for ticks

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

By themselves, ticks are quite harmless insects. All they need is a protein from the blood, which is necessary for the life and reproduction of these insects. The problem lies in the ability of ticks to carry dangerous viruses that provoke serious diseases: encephalitis, Lyme disease, spotted fever, ehrlichiosis, typhoid fever and other pathologies dangerous for disability and death. The insect's insidiousness lies in the impossibility of determining the carrier of the infection without laboratory tests. To reduce or eliminate the risk of a tick bite, manufacturers offer a variety of remedies to scare away unwanted 'companions'.

The experts of the online magazine researched the market for special anti-mite repellents, acaricides and made a rating of the most effective means that can ensure the safety of mushroom pickers, fishermen, gardeners and other outdoor enthusiasts in areas without proper treatment.

Rating of the best remedies for ticks

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best remedies for ticks for external use	1	Destructive power Antikite 3in1	107 RUB
	2	BREEZE ANTI-MISSING	235 RUB
	3	Gardex extreme	289 r
	4	Aerosol repellent Gardex extreme	325 RUB
	5	Anti-mite mosquito	259 r
	6	Medilis comfort	143 r
	7	Defi-Taiga	RUB 85
The best modern technology for ticks	1	Ultrasonic tick repeller “Antiklesh M”	RUB 2,290
	2	Bradex TD 0324 tick protection	749 RUB

The best remedies for ticks for external use

The most reliable remedies for a parasite bite are various gels, sprays and creams. They are applied to the skin or clothing, creating a protective barrier: either the smell of the repellent repels insects, or the composition of the resulting film or fabric impregnation kills them.

Destructive power Antikite 3in1

Rating: 4.9

The first product in the rating is a spray of domestic production Anti-tick 3in1, designed to protect against ticks found in taiga and forests, including ixodid insects. The composition will also exclude the landing of bloodsucking – mosquitoes, mosquitoes and biting midges. The main advantage of the 'Lethal force' acaricide is the effect on the defeat: insects that come into contact with the solution and the resulting film die, and do not hide in fright. Such a vigorous concentration of the active substance does not allow applying the drug to the skin – only to clothing, but the effect lasts up to 5 days (for blood-sucking) and up to 15 days for ticks. Thus, Anti-tick 3in1 can be called not only effective, but also economical. However, the processing of clothes should be carried out to a slightly damp state, that is, the fabric is completely saturated with liquid, then it must dry before dressing. Accordingly, after wearing it is necessary to take a shower and wash off the remnants of the drug from the skin. For human health, Anti-mites is completely safe, except in cases of allergy to the components of the solution.

Advantages

• Protection from tick bites and flying blood-sucking insects;

• Effective for a wide range of parasites;

• Kills bloodsucking;

• Low price of about 75-80 rubles.

disadvantages

• Open areas of the body are not protected (cannot be applied to the skin);

• Requires full impregnation of clothing fabric to a damp state.

BREEZE ANTI-MISSING

Rating: 4.8

BREEZ-Antiklesh is intended for professional use by foresters and hunters in order to protect against attacks of a group of ixodid ticks, carriers of most viral infections that can lead to disability and death. Like Destructive Force, BREEZE kills insects, and does not scare them away, however, the effect does not extend to other blood-sucking ones and additional repellents are required.

Acaricide BREEZE-ANTICLESH was originally developed as a means to protect representatives of law enforcement agencies, therefore, increased attention is paid to the recipe and production process: the can contains the maximum amount of active substance up to 70%, which corresponds to GOSTs. Applying to clothes is carried out until the fabric is slightly moistened, after which it is recommended to dry it, only then put it on. Open areas of the body remain unprotected, which are recommended to be examined after going into the forest.

The cost of the domestic drug for ticks BREEZ-Antiklesch is about 200 rubles per 110 ml.

Advantages

• Kills ticks of the ixodic group;

• Filling the can according to GOST (70% of the active substance α-cypermethrin).

disadvantages

• Treatment is required after clothes are washed and before each use of equipment (tents, sleeping bags, etc.).

• Does not protect exposed areas of the body.

Gardex Extreme

Rating: 4.7

Renowned insect repellent manufacturer Gardex offers an effective Extreme mite spray that can be conveniently applied to clothing, equipment and shoes using a spray dispenser. The effect of the drug lasts up to 2 weeks. The concentration of the active substance does not lead to the death of the insect, but paralyzes it upon contact with clothing. In addition to ticks, Gardex Extreme will help prevent flea attacks.

The spray cannot be applied to the skin, only on uniforms until the fabric is slightly moistened. Re-processing is required after washing or after the expiration of the drug.

The cost of a 250 ml can is about 360 rubles.

Advantages

• Paralyzes known ticks and fleas, preventing them from biting;

• Convenient application;

• Long-lasting effect 15 days.

disadvantages

• Relatively high price (brand);

• Cannot be applied to skin.

Aerosol repellent Gardex Extreme

Rating: 4.6

In fourth place, another Gardex product is an Extreme repellent spray, suitable for protection against ticks and other bloodsucking insects. The tool repels mosquitoes, gadflies and horseflies, retains this property for up to 4 hours – a good indicator for such repellent agents. The situation with ticks is ambiguous: an aerosol applied to the skin does not scare away these parasites, it paralyzes them only when applied to clothing, when the tick interacts more closely with the active substance. But the effect lasts up to 1 month (for flying insects) and up to 5 days for ticks.

The cost of a universal repellent is about 250 rubles per 150 ml.

Advantages

• Suitable for protection against most known insects and ticks;

• Retains properties on clothes for a long time;

• Can be applied to skin.

disadvantages

• Applied to the skin does not protect against ticks (incomplete protection);

• Strong smell;

• Applying to the skin no more than 1 time per day is not enough for a long stay in nature.

Anti-mite mosquito

Rating: 4.6

Mosquitall's enhanced anti-tick formula kills insects without biting them. Moreover, application is possible both on clothing before it is moistened, and on the skin, the manufacturer assures the same effectiveness in both cases. The anti-mite mosquito lasts up to 2 hours on the skin and up to 5 hours on clothes, so the protection must be regularly renewed. The product is approved for use by pregnant women and small children from 3 years old. On the other hand, not all flying bloodsuckers are afraid of composition.

The cost for 100 ml is about 180 rubles.

Advantages

• Kills ticks;

• Scares off some flying bloodsucking insects;

• Can be applied to the skin;

• Safe for children from 3 years old and pregnant women.

disadvantages

• Short-term effect (2 and 5 hours on skin and clothing, respectively).

Medilis comfort

Rating: 4.5

The experts identified the sixth place for the Russian-made Medilis-Comfort, designed to combat various insects: ixodid ticks, blood-sucking ticks, midges and mosquitoes, biting midges and horseflies. The active substance is a detail in a concentration of 20%, it can only be applied to clothes, shoes, mosquito nets and uniforms. It does not lose its effectiveness within 2 weeks, and the flying blood-sucking animals will not disturb the rest of the tourist even after a month. The additional repellant agent is alphacypermethrin. Accordingly, Medilis-comfort has acaricide-repellent properties, that is, it repels insects and kills if they come into contact with the drug on clothes.

The cost of a spray can of 100 ml Medilis-comfort is 180 rubles.

Advantages

• Acts on a wide range of harmful insects;

• Combined acaricide-repellent effect.

• Long-term preservation of properties.

disadvantages

• It is difficult to find in free sale, purchases mainly through pharmacies and online stores.

• Cannot be applied to the skin, does not protect exposed areas of the body.

Defi-Taiga

Rating: 4.5

Completes the rating in the category of anti-ticks Defi-Taiga with a repellent, repellent effect. Toxicity class III and IV, suitable for application on uniforms, equipment and skin, repels not only ticks, but also mosquitoes, midges, mosquitoes. Users note unconditional effectiveness, but with a short-term effect – after a few hours, the skin treatment has to be repeated. Defi-taiga is available for sale, a can can be bought for 150 rubles.

Advantages

• Effectiveness against various insects, including various mites;

• Affordable price.

disadvantages

• Short-term effect (1-2 hours).

The best modern technology for ticks

Not all lotions, sprays and creams can be applied to the skin, their effect is limited in time, and not everyone can use contact agents. Manufacturers of electronics and smart technology present an unusual solution – portable devices that study sound and electromagnetic waves that repel ticks and other insects, thus creating a safe environment in an area with a certain radius. For a person, such effects are safe and practically imperceptible, have no contraindications.

On the one hand, electromagnetic devices are interesting and convenient, on the other hand, they are not always effective. Marketing Gimmicks or Proven Benefits? Experts have analyzed 2 popular gadgets.

Ultrasonic tick repeller “Antiklesh M”

Rating: 4.9

Powered by AG13 batteries, the small Antiklesch M gadget is equipped with a belt and can be worn over clothing as an accessory when going into the forest. It emits ultrasonic waves that the human ear does not perceive, and the ticks feel, experiencing discomfort, so they do not come close to the source, the range of the device is 4 meters. The generator of ultrasound waves operates in three modes, tuned to the frequency of ticks, fleas or bedbugs. The strap can be adjusted to fit any waist and even the pet's neck to protect the pet's body from bites. The device is used in any humidity – the case is protected from water penetration.

It is worth noting: the ultrasonic tick repeller “Anti-tick M” cannot be a panacea for a tick bite, but it reduces the risk to a minimum. You should follow the precautions and still check the body for the presence of bloodsuckers after a walk. Some users have tested the device under extreme conditions and found bites. This can be caused by emitter overlap and uneven wave distribution.

The cost of the device is about 2,200 rubles.

Advantages

• Device safe for human health;

• Adjustable strap;

• Water insulated housing;

• Protects against ticks, fleas and bedbugs at different frequencies;

• Long battery life – up to 4 months.

disadvantages

• High price;

• Insufficient efficiency in some cases.

Bradex TD 0324 tick protection

Rating: 4.8

Bradex TD 0324 is the second in the ranking of portable scarers for home use, powered by an outlet. The principle of its action is the generation of ultrasound and irritating waves, with the same effect on ticks, blood-sucking insects and rodents. The manufacturer's research has proven the effectiveness of the device; it is recommended for installation in private and country houses. Powered by the electrical network around the clock, providing a barrier for intruders. However, forest mites do not often penetrate houses, so there is no point in using Bradex TD 0324 to protect against them, and you can't take it with you on a hike – there is no battery slot. But as a repeller for other insects and rodents, the device has established itself positively.

You can buy the device from 500 rubles.

Advantages

• Suitable for repelling insects and rodents;

• Works around the clock

• Optimal cost.

disadvantages

• Works only on mains (suitable for indoor use, not for hiking);

• There is no direct purpose from ticks.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.