Tips for Limiting Human Exposure to Ticks

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Prompt inspection of your body and clothing is necessary when you come inside. Look for any crawling or attached ticks and remove them quickly by the methods described in this article. Wear light-colored clothing which allows you to better observe crawling ticks. Apply repellents to discourage tick attachment. Repellents can be sprayed on boots and clothing and will last for several days. Repellents applied to the skin will last only a few hours before reapplication is necessary. (Note: Repellents containing permethrin are very toxic to cats. Avoid exposing your pets to repellents you apply to yourself.) Ticks may also be carried into the household on clothing and pets and may only attach later, so both should be examined carefully to exclude the ticks

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