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Snake gaiters as a tick layer

Snake gaiters cover the whole lower leg in stiff fabric - useful in heavy habitat for snake and tick risk together.

Steps

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  1. 01
    Wear snake gaiters over pants and tall socks in dense, snake-prone habitat.
  2. 02
    Treat the gaiter exterior with permethrin for kill-on-contact.
  3. 03
    Tighten the under-foot strap to keep ticks from climbing under.
  4. 04
    Inspect during breaks and brush off any climbing nymphs.

Wild facts

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