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How can canal boaters reduce tick exposure?

Risk is mainly from towpaths, moorings and bankside vegetation, so protect those activities and check people, pets and ropes afterwards.

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Short answer

Risk is mainly from towpaths, moorings and bankside vegetation, so protect those activities and check people, pets and ropes afterwards.

At a glance

Risk is mainly from towpaths, moorings and bankside vegetation, so protect those activities and check people, pets and ropes afterwards. Adapt clothing, authorised repellent, route choice and checks to the habitat and activity.

Key takeaways

• Risk is mainly from towpaths, moorings and bankside vegetation, so protect those activities and check people, pets and ropes afterwards.

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

Risk is mainly from towpaths, moorings and bankside vegetation, so protect those activities and check people, pets and ropes afterwards.

Use it in context

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