The east coast is supposed to have a really bad year for ticks with Lyme disease as well as the concern about Zika Virus and West Nile Virus.
I know DEET is effective at both keeping bugs off and melting technical gear. I'm worried that repeated use of DEET will destroy my nice Goretex jacket, my expensive bib shorts, my softshell trousers, synthetic jerseys, and technical overshorts.
What's the best option for repelling mosquitoes and ticks for mountain bikers riding in the woods that won't harm my technical gear?
See Example:
http://sectionhiker.com/deet-dissolves-breathable-fabrics-experimental-results/
https://www.outdoors.org/articles/amc-outdoors/two-common-hiking-items-that-deet-will/