Insects Use repellents containing 20% to 30% DEET Put repellent on your skin AND clothing Re-apply repellents often Wear light colored long sleeved shirts, long pants tucked into boots, socks and a hat Check hair, clothes and skin every day for ticks Remove ticks with a fine-tipped tweezers Wash infected area with soap and water Wash and dry work clothes on the ‘hot’ setting to kill any insects present ...