AVOIDING TICKS THAT CARRY LYME DISEASE WHILE HIKING AND CAMPING
If you spend any time hiking east of the Mississippi River, chances are you’ve had encounters with ticks, and perhaps even Lyme disease, which is a serious tick-borne illness that affects humans and dogs who enjoy the outdoors.
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May 7, 2022
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LIFE OUTDOORS
MEDIA MENTIONS
Of all the creepy crawlers, ticks keep me on high alert. They can be very tiny in the nymph stage and difficult to see. They love to hang out in tall grasses along the trail and hitch a ride on hikers passing by. I plan on treating most of my clothes and gear with Sawyer Permethrin.
MEDIA MENTIONS
Ultra-compact and lightweight
MEDIA MENTIONS
I would often just drink directly from the sawyer squeeze if I was feeling lazy- which by the way works wonderfully.
