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Why inspect trekking poles before putting them in a car?

Straps and baskets touch vegetation and can carry crawling ticks into the passenger or luggage area.

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Short answer

Straps and baskets touch vegetation and can carry crawling ticks into the passenger or luggage area.

At a glance

Straps and baskets touch vegetation and can carry crawling ticks into the passenger or luggage area. Adapt clothing, authorised repellent, route choice and checks to the activity.

Key takeaways

• Straps and baskets touch vegetation and can carry crawling ticks into the passenger or luggage area.

• 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

Straps and baskets touch vegetation and can carry crawling ticks into the passenger or luggage area.

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.