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Removal · field guidance

Tuck pants into socks

Tucking pants into socks forces ticks to climb the outside of fabric where you can see and brush them off.

Steps

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  1. 01
    Pull socks high and tuck the bottom of each pant leg fully inside.
  2. 02
    Add a wrap of duct tape or a stretchy boot band for a tighter seal.
  3. 03
    Combine with permethrin-treated socks and pants for major risk reduction.
  4. 04
    Inspect lower legs every 30 minutes in heavy habitat.

Wild facts

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