While you are enjoying the outdoors, you run the risk of getting infected by ticks that can spread the bacterial infection, Lyme disease. Here are a few preventative measures:

Spray your feet and socks (most especially) with a repellent that contains permethrin. All your clothing and any exposed skin too!

When home, toss ALL of your clothing in the dryer IMMEDIATELY on high for at least 6 minutes. Then, wash as usual in the washer. The heat will kill any hitchhikers you may have brough home with you as washing alone won’t.

Shower your body within 2 hours of coming home to reduce your risk of contracting the disease.