That bug spray is a must this time of year! Had a buddy get lyme disease couple years ago while turkey hunting. Messed him up pretty bad , missed most of the season.

Ticks arn't all that bad in my area, but they hate red cedar, sometimes called aromatic cedar.
I use red cedar shavings for the kennel & dog house. Very pleasant smell and never found a flea or tick on the pooch.

As for me, " Can't beat the Deet"

I found five on me that day too. I found 2 deer ticks on me today.

I've been hunting in Albany County NY for the past 4 years and have had so many ticks on me I cant even count. Bug spray never worked. I actually contracted Lyme Disease 3 years ago. Scary but worked out for the best. I took antibiotics and it worked. I routinely check my entire body after each hunt. Its very important to keep an eye out for those little guys.