7 tips on how to avoid a tick bite

In spring and summer, not only juicy greenery and birdsong are waiting for us in the field and in the forest. In the grass and on the branches, dangerous "friends" are waiting for us — ticks. Their bite can cause encephalitis or Lyme disease, so it is important to know how to protect yourself from contact with these arthropods common in our latitudes. We have prepared 7 really effective tips to help protect yourself from tick bites.

The best protection against ticks is special anti—encephalitis suits. But if you are not a geologist and not a taiga hunter, then such clothes are unlikely to be found in your wardrobe. Therefore, we will have to adapt the available things for a hike in nature. Trousers should be tucked into boots or boots, and a sweater or shirt should be tucked into trousers. An excellent option would be clothes with elastic bands on the wrists and ankles. Such cuffs will prevent ticks from reaching the body.

It is better to choose clothes for hiking in nature in white, or at least light monochrome. This is due to the fact that ticks are much better visible on light clothes. They can be noticed and removed in a timely manner, preventing penetration under the suit and bite.

The target of the tick can be any unprotected place. This also applies to the scalp under the hair. Therefore, in spring it is better to wear a hat or a hooded jacket to the forest. In summer, a cap or kerchief, under which you can hide your hair, will help protect yourself. A lush hairstyle or long flowing strands increase the risk of becoming a victim of a tick.

Experts recommend treating clothes with special chemicals that protect against insects and ticks. These are insecticidal and acarorepellent agents that can be purchased in pharmacies and tourist equipment stores.

To reduce the likelihood of a bite, it is recommended to conduct regular inspections of clothing in nature. Although it does not sound too tempting, but it is better to carry out such revisions every 10-15 minutes. It is also necessary to carefully check the clothes and body after returning home.

Experienced tourists are advised to choose pine forests growing on sandy soils for halts and tents. In such places there is almost no grass from which ticks can get on a person. At the same time, even in this case, you should not lose vigilance and it is better to follow all the rules listed here.

The most effective way to protect yourself from the effects of a tick bite is vaccination. Vaccination will not protect against a bite, but will prevent the development of diseases that can lead to serious damage to health and even death.