Removal · field guidance

Permethrin-treated boots

Treating boot uppers with permethrin is one of the highest-yield interventions because most ticks board at ground level.

Steps

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  1. 01
    Spray boot uppers, laces, and tongue with 0.5% permethrin until lightly damp.
  2. 02
    Air-dry fully before wearing - 2+ hours, longer for thick leather.
  3. 03
    Re-treat after roughly six wettings or wash equivalents.
  4. 04
    Pair with treated socks and tucked pants for a continuous lower-leg barrier.

Diseases this can help prevent

1 known
Rickettsia parkeri rickettsiosis

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