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We are taking our kids camping. i worried about ticks. hats, bug spray, what else?. its hot so cant wear that many clothes. i will check for ticks but can you be bit by a tick and not know it, even though you checked?
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Ticks are quite small. Avoid areas with deer and brush. Use tick repellent. Watch for signs of Lyme disease.
Answered 7/29/2023
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