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Long pants in tick habitat

Long pants block questing nymphs from contacting calf and shin skin and double the protective value of permethrin treatment.

Steps

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  1. 01
    Wear full-length pants any time you are in grass, leaf litter, or brush.
  2. 02
    Choose a tightly woven fabric over loose mesh.
  3. 03
    Tuck legs into socks - no exposed ankle.
  4. 04
    Combine with permethrin treatment for the strongest barrier.

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