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How should hiking boots be handled after a tick-area walk?

Brush and inspect uppers, tongues, laces, cuffs and tread outdoors, then store boots away from living and sleeping areas until checked.

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Short answer

Brush and inspect uppers, tongues, laces, cuffs and tread outdoors, then store boots away from living and sleeping areas until checked.

At a glance

Brush and inspect uppers, tongues, laces, cuffs and tread outdoors, then store boots away from living and sleeping areas until checked. Adapt clothing, authorised repellent, route choice and checks to the activity.

Key takeaways

• Brush and inspect uppers, tongues, laces, cuffs and tread outdoors, then store boots away from living and sleeping areas until checked.

• Adapt clothing, authorised repellent, route choice and checks to the activity.

• 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

Brush and inspect uppers, tongues, laces, cuffs and tread outdoors, then store boots away from living and sleeping areas until checked.

Use it in context

Adapt clothing, authorised repellent, route choice and checks to the activity.

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.