Step 5: Prevent Future Bites
Tick exposure can happen year-round, but prevention is always better than treatment.
Before going outdoors:
Wear light-colored clothing (easier to spot ticks)
Tuck pants into socks
Use EPA-approved repellents (DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus)
Treat clothing and gear with permethrin (effective for multiple washes)
After being outdoors:
Check your entire body thoroughly—ticks love warm, hidden areas:
Behind knees
Groin area
Armpits
In and behind ears
Belly button
Scalp and hairline
Shower within 2 hours of coming indoors (washes off unattached ticks)
Check your pets and gear
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