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Where can loose ticks hide on trekking poles?

Inspect straps, grips, adjustment joints and baskets before placing poles in a vehicle or room, especially after brushing dense vegetation.

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Short answer

Inspect straps, grips, adjustment joints and baskets before placing poles in a vehicle or room, especially after brushing dense vegetation.

At a glance

Inspect straps, grips, adjustment joints and baskets before placing poles in a vehicle or room, especially after brushing dense vegetation. Adapt clothing, authorised repellent, route choice and checks to the activity.

Key takeaways

• Inspect straps, grips, adjustment joints and baskets before placing poles in a vehicle or room, especially after brushing dense vegetation.

• 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

Inspect straps, grips, adjustment joints and baskets before placing poles in a vehicle or room, especially after brushing dense vegetation.

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.