Hindsight is 20 / 10. Ticks... are the lowest of the low. What a MAJOR liability with profound far reaching implications when bitten. Yet further reinforcement. ~> I actually know a number of people who've contracted Lyme. ~~> They know a real hell ~> long range bummeramas with serious health impacts. The LAST thing I want to discover is that I've received a bite. I'm out on my property plenty working with trees. I also just generally appreciate hiking and remaining active outside. Over the years I purchased Insect Shield's permethrin, their treated socks, Lee Jeans, long sleeve Ts and several neck bandanas. This hasn't been any form of an especially spendy or nuisance precaution for me to always take as protection. Some degree of a false sense of security here. ? I don't think so. I've never found a tick on me when I wore Insect Shield clothing. No bites. Not once. So, that's been a solid reinforcement in staying the course of things. All indications are that this clothing works a charm.