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Buff or neck gaiter for nape protection

A neck gaiter blocks the nape and hairline - a common attachment site that is easy to miss in tick checks.

Steps

schema.org/HowTo
  1. 01
    Pull a buff or neck gaiter up over the nape and into the hairline.
  2. 02
    Treat with permethrin or use factory-treated.
  3. 03
    Pair with a brimmed hat to seal the scalp area.
  4. 04
    Remove and inspect at every break.

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