{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESensible controls to adopt are:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EStay on paths\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EStay out of deep vegetation\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELight coloured clothing will make ticks more visible before they move onto the skin\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWear long sleeved garments and long trousers tucked into your socks\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBe aware of them and get everyone to inspect themselves after activities in the countryside\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EApplication of an insect repellent that is effective against ticks, before the activity, may help (always follow the manufacturers\u2019 guidance when applying).\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPlease note:\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u2022 DEET insect repellents are available in various forms and concentrations.\u00A0 Users should check with their pharmacy for advice before use. Some people are allergic to DEET.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u2022 When sunscreen and DEET are used together, DEET should be applied after the sunscreen. The effectiveness of repellent reduces more rapidly than sunscreen, therefore, repellent may have to be reapplied on top of sunscreen.\u00A0 DEET also reduces the effectiveness of sun cream and so a higher sun protection factor (SPF) should be used\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u2022 DEET can damage plastics so take care near to spectacles and waterproof clothing\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u2022 Nb. There are insect repellents available that do not contain DEET.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMore information can be found at\u00A0\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.lymediseaseaction.org.uk/about-ticks/tick-bite-risk-reduction/\u0022\u003ELyme Disease Action\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESome US websites suggest impregnating clothing with Permethrin, however in the UK, this is only used on prescription by a doctor.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]},{"items":[]}],"config":null}]},"prev":{"link":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/ticks-advice-on-protection-prevention-and-removal/conditions-signs-and-symptoms-caused-by-ticks/","title":"Conditions, Signs and Symptoms caused by ticks"},"next":{"link":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/ticks-advice-on-protection-prevention-and-removal/how-to-find-and-remove-ticks/","title":"How to find and remove ticks"},"allParts":[{"link":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/ticks-advice-on-protection-prevention-and-removal/conditions-signs-and-symptoms-caused-by-ticks/","title":"Conditions, Signs and Symptoms caused by ticks"},{"link":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/ticks-advice-on-protection-prevention-and-removal/how-to-avoid-ticks/","title":"How to avoid ticks"},{"link":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/ticks-advice-on-protection-prevention-and-removal/how-to-find-and-remove-ticks/","title":"How to find and remove ticks"},{"link":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/ticks-advice-on-protection-prevention-and-removal/is-it-necessary-to-go-to-a-doctor/","title":"Is it necessary to go to a doctor?"}],"link":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/ticks-advice-on-protection-prevention-and-removal/how-to-avoid-ticks/","id":47436,"nodeName":"How to avoid ticks","title":"How to avoid ticks","type":"codexPart","image":null,"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"How to avoid ticks","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"searchDescription":"","subHeader":"","browserTitle":null,"silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC80NzQzNiJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/ticks-advice-on-protection-prevention-and-removal/how-to-avoid-ticks/"}