06/19/2018
Choose Proper Clothing
If you’re going to be spending time in wooded areas or tall grasses, wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts and closed-toe shoes. Wearing light colored clothing will make it easier to spot ticks.
Maintain Your Yard
To keep your own yard tick-free, keep grass cut low and remove weeds, woodpiles and debris, which can attract ticks and other pests. Keep shrubs, bushes, and other vegetation well pruned, particularly around patios and play areas.
Wear Insect Repellant
Wear a bug spray containing at least 20% DEET when outdoors, and reapply as directed on the label.
Hike Smart
When hiking, do your best to stay in the center of trails, away from vegetation where ticks may be hiding and waiting to hitch a ride.
Don't Forget About Pets
Avoid walking dogs in tall grass, where fleas and ticks often hide, and inspect pets for ticks on a routine basis. Just like humans, pets can contract Lyme disease from blacklegged ticks.
Deer ticks may be tiny, but they pose a serious health threat during the summer months. Read our five tick control tips a prevent tick bites at PestWorld.
