Having grown up in Missouri and spending a lot of time playing in the woods, I've had my share of ticks as you probably have, too. There's new reason for concern about these nuisance pests as the state is suddenly warning about a potentially life-threatening tick bite that you should know about.
The downside is it's pretty bulky on your face, so you WILL be the "weird one" at the office. But I'm kind of already that person, so.... again, might not be a downside with that.
Allergies are a pain, but then again, so is that feeling of drowsiness most allergy medications cause. Here are some ways to cope with allergy season without using any drugs.