Removal · field guidance
Full-body tick check on the way back in
A careful body check within hours of coming inside is the single most reliable way to stop tick-borne disease, since most pathogens require many hours of attachment.
Steps
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Strip in a tile or vinyl-floored room and inspect every body fold.
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Use a hand mirror or partner for the back, scalp, and behind the ears.
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Pay special attention to groin, navel, armpits, behind knees, and the hairline.
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Remove any attached tick promptly with fine-tipped tweezers.
Diseases this can help prevent
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