Travel guide
Avoiding mosquito and tick bites while travelling
Mosquitoes do not only bite at night; protection may be needed throughout the day.
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Mosquito species have different biting patterns, with local overlap. In risk areas, protection should continue during both day and night.
For outdoor stays, add health protection to the festival camping guide and check current destination notices.
Use layered protection
Combine an evidence-based repellent used according to its label with long clothing, screened or air-conditioned rooms and an appropriate bed net where needed.
Practical checklist
- Apply repellent exactly as labelled.
- Cover exposed skin.
- Stay in the centre of trails.
- Check body and clothing after outdoor activity.
Record a tick exposure
Remove an attached tick with fine-tipped tweezers close to the skin and pull steadily upward. Seek care for fever or rash and provide the location and date.
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Frequently asked questions
Is night-time protection enough?
No. Different species bite at different times.
What should be monitored after a tick?
Seek care for fever or rash and report where and when exposure occurred.
Is repellent enough alone?
Layer it with clothing, accommodation and environmental measures.
