Removal · field guidance

Light-colored clothing for tick visibility

Light-colored clothing makes dark nymphs visible against fabric so you can flick them off before they attach.

Steps

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  1. 01
    Wear khaki, off-white, or light gray when working or hiking in tick habitat.
  2. 02
    Glance over yourself every 15-30 minutes; brush off any visible ticks.
  3. 03
    Pair with tucked pants for best results.
  4. 04
    The visibility benefit only works if you actually look - schedule the checks.

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