Now that spring has arrived for many of us around the world, it is
lyme disease season again. Some of us will be enjoying the warm weather and the outdoors to a certain extent.
Even though this article is a bit old, it is still a good read and informative. But the bottom line is: Carroll’s research reinforces recommendations by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to
wash and dry clothes at high temperatures after spending time in areas known to harbor ticks.
Before venturing into tick-infested territory, you used a topical repellent on exposed skin and outer clothing. When you returned, you did a body check and threw your clothes in the wash. But clean clothes may not be tick-free clothes.
Ticks Don't Come Out In The Wash