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Mark - we bought 'leech socks' in Thailand as we
were tramping through un-touristed tropical forests. They are a form of dense
cotton or calico 'christmas stockings' which you put on over your own socks and
trousers and then tighten the laces to tie them under the knees. Shoes go on
afterwards. We think there are three benefits - there are no 'gaps' where the
leeches can enter (and the tight weave prevents this even more); they are
while/cream so you can see the little blighters better; and thirdly, you can
spray the leech socks with repellent more easily.
If you or your wife can sew, you can borrow ours as
a pattern (one size fits all). Calico is very cheap.
Janette
ps. - we've used them to greater benefit here
against ticks on south coast walks.
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