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How should a holiday rental be checked for ticks?

On arrival, consider pets, gardens and nearby habitat, keep luggage off floors, inspect bedding and pet-resting areas where local indoor or kennel ticks are a concern.

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Short answer

On arrival, consider pets, gardens and nearby habitat, keep luggage off floors, inspect bedding and pet-resting areas where local indoor or kennel ticks are a concern.

At a glance

On arrival, consider pets, gardens and nearby habitat, keep luggage off floors, inspect bedding and pet-resting areas where local indoor or kennel ticks are a concern. Use a calm, systematic approach and follow current product, public-health or veterinary guidance for the country where the exposure occurred.

Key takeaways

• On arrival, consider pets, gardens and nearby habitat, keep luggage off floors, inspect bedding and pet-resting areas where local indoor or kennel ticks are a concern.

• Use a calm, systematic approach and follow current product, public-health or veterinary guidance for the country where the exposure occurred.

• Reliable identification and interpretation combine several observations; appearance or one field sign alone is rarely enough.

The important point

On arrival, consider pets, gardens and nearby habitat, keep luggage off floors, inspect bedding and pet-resting areas where local indoor or kennel ticks are a concern.