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Closed-toe footwear in tick habitat

Closed boots or trail shoes deny ticks easy access to feet and ankle skin compared to sandals or open shoes.

Steps

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  1. 01
    Wear boots or fully closed trail shoes anywhere with leaf litter or brush.
  2. 02
    Pull socks over the cuff of pant legs.
  3. 03
    Avoid sandals and Crocs in tall grass even in hot weather.
  4. 04
    Treat boots with permethrin for additional kill-on-contact protection.

Wild facts

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