Protecting Against Invaders

Be careful of fish in slow moving water, as they may be infected with tapeworms.

Mosquito Protection : Keep covered at night.

Fat, oil or mud will help repel insects.

Smoky fore also repels insicts.

Brush off hairy caterpillars in the direction they are travelling.

Hang clothing and footware off the ground to stop spiders, scorpions, etc from crawling in.

Check boots before putting them on.

Be carefull putting hands in pockets.

Never pull Leeches off, as the head my come off leaving the jaws in the bite.

Remove with salt, alcohol or or burn them.

Keep genitals covered in the water.

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