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Letter: The barefoot answer to navigating tick country

Published 13 August 2025

From John Ford, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, UK

I have walked in tick-infested areas for years. My solution may sound counterintuitive, but it seems to work. I wear a short-sleeved shirt and shorts and go barefoot when possible. With no creases and folds to hide in, I can spot ticks immediately and remove them before they become attached(21 June, p 36).

Issue no. 3556 published 16 August 2025

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