Preventing Swimmer’s Itch

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recommends several prevention steps, including:

• Avoiding water near shorelines, especially where birds gather
• Using waterproof sunscreen, petroleum jelly or similar barrier lotions
• Drying off immediately after swimming
• Rinsing with clean water
• Keeping waterfowl away from shorelines by not feeding them or using deterrents like scarecrow owls