What is a smart way to prevent mosquito and tick bites in the field?

Use repellent and check for ticks.

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  1. Roll in leaves often
  2. Use repellent and check for ticks ✔
  3. Sleep in tall grass

Why: Bug bites of ticks and mosquitoes are listed hazards. Repellent and tick checks help prevent bites.

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Answer: Use repellent and check for ticks. Bug bites of ticks and mosquitoes are listed hazards. Repellent and tick checks help prevent bites.

  1. Scouting America: Search and Rescue www.scouting.org/merit-badges/search-and-rescue
    Bug bites of chiggers, ticks, mosquitoes, and biting gnats
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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