I got a pair of long socks of this kind, but I was dismayed to 
read in the fine print when I got them home that the anti-tick 
stuff doesn't last for more than a fairly limited number of 
washings, I think with mine it's 12.

So be sure to read the details on your label or packaging.

Jane


Mundi Smithers wrote:

> Just ordered a pair of long pants and a long sleeved shirt from LL Bean that
> are impregnated with something that will keep the ticks, mosquitoes away.
> I'm usually pretty wary of chemicals of any kind BUT I have a feeling that
> the risk may outweigh a case of Lyme.
> 
> Anyone have any experience with these products??
> Mundi
> Pownal
> 
> The greatest tragedy in mankind's entire history may be the hijacking of
> morality by religion. -Arthur C. Clarke,  (1917-2008) 
>