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Permethrin can be used to treat boots, clothing and camping gear and remains on gear through several washings. You can also buy permethrin-treated clothing and gear.

The CDC also recommends putting your clothes in the dryer on high heat for 10 minutes to kill any ticks. Wash permethrin-treated clothes separately from other laundry.