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Tucked hair / cap for scalp

Long hair pinned up under a cap is much easier to tick-check than loose hair that hides crawling nymphs.

Steps

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  1. 01
    Tie or braid long hair tightly before going out.
  2. 02
    Pin up under a cap or buff.
  3. 03
    After exiting habitat, comb hair carefully under a bright light.
  4. 04
    Have a partner inspect the scalp where you cannot easily see.

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