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How do I check socks and shoes for ticks?

Inspect cuffs, folds, laces, tongues, insoles and the shoe exterior before bringing footwear into living areas, using good light and safe handling.

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Short answer

Inspect cuffs, folds, laces, tongues, insoles and the shoe exterior before bringing footwear into living areas, using good light and safe handling.

At a glance

Inspect cuffs, folds, laces, tongues, insoles and the shoe exterior before bringing footwear into living areas, using good light and safe handling. Use privacy, good light and a repeatable sequence.

Key takeaways

• Inspect cuffs, folds, laces, tongues, insoles and the shoe exterior before bringing footwear into living areas, using good light and safe handling.

• Use privacy, good light and a repeatable sequence.

• Apply this information with current official guidance and the actual circumstances; use qualified medical or veterinary help when removal, symptoms or safety are concerning.

Direct answer

Inspect cuffs, folds, laces, tongues, insoles and the shoe exterior before bringing footwear into living areas, using good light and safe handling.

Use it in context

Use privacy, good light and a repeatable sequence.

Practical next step

Apply this information with current official guidance and the actual circumstances; use qualified medical or veterinary help when removal, symptoms or safety are concerning.