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Wool socks for tick prevention

The idea that wool fibers physically discourage ticks is folklore - any high sock helps because it blocks skin, not because of the wool.

Steps

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  1. 01
    Treat wool's tick benefit as a myth - it is height and tucking that matter.
  2. 02
    Wear any tall, tight-cuff sock with pants tucked in.
  3. 03
    Pair with permethrin treatment for actual kill-on-contact.
  4. 04
    Choose wool for warmth or moisture management, not as a tick repellent.

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