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How can gardeners prevent ticks while pruning hedges?

Wear protective clothing, use authorised repellent, avoid pressing against dense growth and check skin, clothing and tools afterwards.

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Short answer

Wear protective clothing, use authorised repellent, avoid pressing against dense growth and check skin, clothing and tools afterwards.

At a glance

Wear protective clothing, use authorised repellent, avoid pressing against dense growth and check skin, clothing and tools afterwards. Combine authorised measures rather than relying on one product or habit.

Key takeaways

• Wear protective clothing, use authorised repellent, avoid pressing against dense growth and check skin, clothing and tools 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 protective clothing, use authorised repellent, avoid pressing against dense growth and check skin, clothing and tools 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.