Avoiding Tick Bites

If you will be camping in a heavily wooded area, you need to take extra precautions against ticks. Unfortunately, Lyme Disease is on the rise, in some areas. It is more important than ever to stay protected.

Depending on where you live, ticks can live as close as your own backyard. In this case, you will need to take daily precautions. Lyme Disease is nothing to sneeze at, it can be life threatening.

There are products that you can wash your clothes in that will help to protect you from tick bites. It should be noted, though, that these products contain pesticides and are probably not suitable for those with sensitive skin.

You should always wear light colored clothing. This makes it much easier to spot a tick.
Long pants are recommended, as are long-sleeved cotton shirts. (Tuck cuffs into your socks and your shirt into your pants. Your goal is to cover as much skin as possible.)

As long as your clothing is lightweight and cotton, you should remain cool… even on hot days.

Perform frequent ‘tick checks’. Check your clothes as well as your body. Pay close attention to areas such as ears, bellybutton, back and any folds of skin.