“It is seldom that an item actually changes my experience of life, but the Insect Shield products have actually done just that. I am elderly and live in a rural area. Gardening in raised beds is one of the things i can still do. The first few times i went out, i came back in with 2-4 ticks crawling on me and later found one feeding on me each time. . I decided that it was not worth going outside , and was sadly going to forgo gardening for the first time in over forty years, . Then a neighbor
recommended Insect Shield. Somewhat skeptical, I though i had nothing to lose by trying. I ordered a two pack of the socks, woman's medium and a pair of the leggings, woman's large, They arrived promptly and fit really well. I have worn them out to the garden and walking around the field four times so far and have not had one tick on me any of the times. My garden is doing well and i feel safe being outdoor again. I ordered two pairs of the socks for my son and another pair for my close friend for her Birthday, I am delighted with this product and recommend it highly,,, I am also cautious around and sensitive to many chemicals but find these products have no odor and do not cause any skin reactions. My research indicated that they are safe and that is my experience.”
“I used to pull 2-15 ticks off myself at the end of the day (I'm outside most of the day). While I occasionally see a few crawling on me, not a single one has made it to my skin since I started wearing these. I highly recommend them.”
“Like its snugness, and good height for over pants. Have walked through some bad areas on a CSA farm where I know people have been getting Lymes. Have had at least 8 yrs, doing well so far, gives a secure feeling. Also like its good cushioning of bottom of my foot.”
“Second summer of wearing daily and I still think these socks are great.
A bad year for ticks and other people get them but I don’t. I also wear a shirt and tucked in pants. But even with shorts. And when its nit too hot an IS buff.”
“I bought socks for both my husband and myself. My husband takes a size 11 shoe, but the large socks are a little small for him. I got a medium for myself, and they fit ok, but seem to run a little small too. I am also disappointed in that the elastic at the top doesn't seem very sturdy. Since the point is to keep ticks off me, i wear these with my pant legs tucked in so ticks can’t crawl up my legs. I don't think the elastic will last long doing that. I know I’m not the only one that does this, so please reinforce the elastic! On the plus side, i’ve worn them 3 times and had no ticks.”
“While I haven’t had time to judge the insect-fighting nature of the socks, I am super-pleased with the fit and feel. Insect treated clothes I had purchased in the past were a compromise and felt awkward, but not these!
If as promised they can deter the many ticks here in Connecticut, it will be a great purchase all around. Highly recommend, and have already bought another pair.
Note, I have somewhat large feet (women’s 9) and the Medium fit well.”
