Permethrin is a contact pesticide that kills black flies, ticks, and mosquitoes on contact but has no harmful side effects on humans if used properly. It is the active ingredient used in Insect Shield and Buzz Off clothing and kills bugs when they land on your clothing by overloading their nervous system. You can buy Permethrin in liquid form and spray it on your own clothes or soak your clothes to the same effect.
I did some searching on the internet and came up with these links where you can read what others have done to protect themselves against Lyme Disease.
http://sectionhiker.com/treating-your-clothes-with-permethrin/ - read the comment sections on how to dilute 10% Permethrin to soak your clothes. Make sure your clothes are perfectly dry before wearing.
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