As tick- and mosquito-borne illnesses rise, Defend encourages outdoor enthusiasts to prioritize prevention!
May is recognized as Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and Defend by Dead Down Wind is encouraging hunters, hikers, campers, families, and anyone spending time outdoors to take insect protection seriously as they spend more time outside this spring and summer.
Available now at DefendOutdoors.com and select retailers nationwide, Defend by Dead Down Wind's insect repellent lineup was created to help outdoor enthusiasts stay protected from mosquitoes, ticks, and other biting insects that can carry serious illnesses.
Cases of tick- and mosquito-borne diseases continue to rise across many parts of the United States, including Lyme disease, West Nile virus, Alpha-gal Syndrome and other vector-borne illnesses. Outdoor activity peaks during the same months when insect exposure risk increases, making prevention an important part of any outdoor checklist.
"People are spending more time outdoors than ever before, and protection from insects is no longer just about comfort. It's also about health and preparedness," said Jody Agnew, President and CEO at Defend by Dead Down Wind. "Defend products are designed to help people focus on enjoying the outdoors with greater peace of mind."
The Defend insect protection lineup includes both picaridin for your skin and permethrin for clothing and gear.
Defend Picaridin Scent-Free Insect Repellent provides up to 8-hour worry free protection against chiggers, gnats, biting flies, stable flies, black flies, no-see-ums, and sand flies. It also repels mosquitoes and ticks for up to 12 hours!
Defend Premium Permethrin Scent-Free Insect Repellent is effective for 6 weeks on treated fabrics and easy to use with no mixing, no handling, no mess!
Visit Defend by Dead Down Wind to learn more about our insect repellents and what you can do to help keep yourself and your family protected. To stay social, connect with Defend on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
About Defend by Dead Down Wind: Defend by Dead Down Wind is owned and operated by Arcus Hunting, an acquisition growth platform with a strong portfolio of leading brands in the hunting and outdoors category. Arcus Hunting owns and operates Tink's®, Dead Down Wind, Defend, Defend by Tink's and Defend by Dead Down Wind brands. For more information about these brands or products, please contact Arcus Hunting at marketing@arcushunting.com or visit arcushunting.com.