insects

Insects

Insects

  • Use repellents containing 20% to 30% DEETinsects
  • Put repellent on your skin AND clothing
  • Re-apply repellents often
  • Wear light colored long sleeved shirts, long pants tucked into boots, socks and a hat
  • Check hair, clothes and skin every day for ticks
  • Remove ticks with a fine-tipped tweezers
  • Wash infected area with soap and water
  • Wash and dry work clothes on the ‘hot’ setting to kill any insects present