Tickpedia
Removal · field guidance

Bug bivvy / bug-net shelter

A fine-mesh bivvy or hammock net keeps ticks off you while you sleep in heavy infestation areas.

Steps

schema.org/HowTo
  1. 01
    Use a fine-mesh bivvy or hammock bug net rated for no-see-ums.
  2. 02
    Treat the netting with permethrin for backup contact-kill.
  3. 03
    Check inside before zipping up; do a body sweep with a headlamp.
  4. 04
    Avoid sleeping directly on leaf litter without a barrier.

Wild facts

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