27th October 2010, 09:38 AM
I've worked in the back country, deserts and coastal areas doing surveys in California. We were briefed on the variety of ticks we may encounter. Long sleeves, shirts tucked into trousers, trousers tucked into socks, with Kevlar gators worn over and covering the calf were the norm for dressing. It was hot work, and hydration was always an issue. After completing the day's transects, we "buddied" up to de-tick. The Kevlar gators were to protect from Rattlesnake bites. You still had to watch where you put your hands....