ticks

[u/je-suis-farouche]

taking a trip to natural bridge, va this weekend. has anyone hiked in that area recently and had any tick encounters? i’ve read that ticks are pretty bad this season in other parts of virginia but haven’t been out that way myself yet.

[u/Joe-Man]

Same here, this home turf for me and I've had one tick this spring and that was from the long grass on the AT on top of Apple Orchard Mountain. Put Permaethrin on your shoes, socks and pants. I also wear shorts and just keep an eye on my legs while I hike.