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How can I prevent ticks while gardening?

Wear suitable clothing and gloves, avoid kneeling in unmanaged edges where practical, use authorised repellent and perform a full check afterwards.

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Short answer

Wear suitable clothing and gloves, avoid kneeling in unmanaged edges where practical, use authorised repellent and perform a full check afterwards.

At a glance

Wear suitable clothing and gloves, avoid kneeling in unmanaged edges where practical, use authorised repellent and perform a full check afterwards. Combine authorised measures rather than relying on one product or habit.

Key takeaways

• Wear suitable clothing and gloves, avoid kneeling in unmanaged edges where practical, use authorised repellent and perform a full check afterwards.

• Combine authorised measures rather than relying on one product or habit.

• 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

Wear suitable clothing and gloves, avoid kneeling in unmanaged edges where practical, use authorised repellent and perform a full check afterwards.

Use it in context

Combine authorised measures rather than relying on one product or habit.

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.