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How can outdoor market traders reduce tick exposure?

Assess grassy pitches and setup routes, use barriers and protective measures and check stock fabric, clothing and skin afterwards.

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Short answer

Assess grassy pitches and setup routes, use barriers and protective measures and check stock fabric, clothing and skin afterwards.

At a glance

Assess grassy pitches and setup routes, use barriers and protective measures and check stock fabric, clothing and skin afterwards. Adapt clothing, authorised repellent, route choice and checks to the activity.

Key takeaways

• Assess grassy pitches and setup routes, use barriers and protective measures and check stock fabric, clothing and skin afterwards.

• 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

Assess grassy pitches and setup routes, use barriers and protective measures and check stock fabric, clothing and skin afterwards.

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.