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Q&A How do I avoid leeches?

The last time I was attacked by leeches I thought I'd taken enough precautions such as pulling my socks over my trousers and avoiding walking through particularly wet areas or long grass but I stil...

8 answers  ·  posted 13y ago by John Doyle‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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#1: Initial revision by user avatar John Doyle‭ · 2020-04-17T20:42:04Z (over 4 years ago)
<p>The last time I was attacked by leeches I thought I'd taken enough precautions such as pulling my socks over my trousers and avoiding walking through particularly wet areas or long grass but I still got them sucking on my ankles. What are the best methods to prevent them finding you interesting in the first place? And what will stop them finding your skin if they do take an interest?</p>