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How should I check pants or trousers for ticks?

Inspect the waistband, pockets, seams, cuffs and both sides of the fabric in good light, then follow local guidance for laundering or tumble drying exposed clothing.

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Short answer

Inspect the waistband, pockets, seams, cuffs and both sides of the fabric in good light, then follow local guidance for laundering or tumble drying exposed clothing.

At a glance

Inspect the waistband, pockets, seams, cuffs and both sides of the fabric in good light, then follow local guidance for laundering or tumble drying exposed clothing. Use privacy, good light and a repeatable sequence.

Key takeaways

• Inspect the waistband, pockets, seams, cuffs and both sides of the fabric in good light, then follow local guidance for laundering or tumble drying exposed clothing.

• Use privacy, good light and a repeatable sequence.

• 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 the waistband, pockets, seams, cuffs and both sides of the fabric in good light, then follow local guidance for laundering or tumble drying exposed clothing.

Use it in context

Use privacy, good light and a repeatable sequence.

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.