While you are outdoors

Photo by: CLyDRN

Watch where you are walking!

Sticking to the paths and trails minimises tick exposure, for yourself, children, and pets. Avoid brushing up against foliage of any kind where ticks may be questing. If you choose to walk off the trails, the use of bug repellent and other preventive measures such as periodic tick checks will be even more important.

The behavior ticks use to attach themselves to an animal or host is called questing. Using their hind legs to cling to tall foliage or grass, they extend their front legs, waiting to climb onto a passing host. Photo by: allysonv via iNaturalist, CC BY-NC 4.0

Reapply bug repellent as needed

If spending a long time outdoors, take the spray with you as it may need to be re-applied after 3-10 hours, depending on the product. Check the label of your repellent for specific guidance.

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	Baby less than 6 months old	Child from 6 months to 2 years old	Child from 2 years to 12 years old	Pregnant or breastfeeding women	People over 12 years old
DEET	No bug repellent is recommended for babies less than 6 months of age. This includes ‘natural’ products. Instead, protect your baby with long clothing and place a mosquito net over the baby’s stroller, crib, or carrier .	Concentration: up to 10% Protection: 3 hours or less Application: 1 time per day maximum Do not use daily for more than one month	Concentration: up to 10% Protection: 3 hours or less Application: 3 times per day maximum Do not use daily for more than one month	Concentration: up to 30% Protection: 6 hours or less (depending on concentration) Application: 2 times per day maximum	Concentration: up to 30% Protection: 6 hours or less (depending on concentration) Application: dependent on protection time and needs
Icaridin		Concentration: up to 20% Protection: 3-5 hours (10%), 8-10 hours (20%) Application: depending on protection time and needs	Concentration: up to 20% Protection: 3-5 hours (10%), 8-10 hours (20%) Application: depending on protection time and needs	Concentration: up to 20% Protection: 3-5 hours (10%), 8-10 hours (20%) Application: 2 times per day maximum	Concentration: up to 20% Protection: 3-5 hours (10%), 8-10 hours (20%) Application: depending on protection time and needs
		Apply only to body parts which are exposed. Do not apply near eyes, mouth, or hands. Avoid applying on damaged skin or mucous membranes . Apply sunscreen before applying bug repellant.

Watch where you are walking!

Reapply bug repellent as needed

Spread the word!

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