How Can People Guard against Tick Bites?
Tick infestation is spreading beyond wooded areas, moving closer to residential back yards. It’s not just campers and/or hunters bringing ticks home. Pets – especially dogs – are susceptible to tick bites and can easily bring ticks into the home. document.getElementById(‘adsense_placeholder_2’).innerHTML = document.getElementById(‘adsense_ad_2_hidden’).innerHTML; Kids playing in back yards and adults working in the garden can pick up ticks, too. While most tick cases are associated with rural residents that live near wooded areas, visiting friends and relatives should also be made aware of tick dangers. Check the following suggestions to avoid tick bites: • Inspect children closely for ticks. The best course of action is to have a child bathe as soon as he comes inside from playing outdoors. It’s easier to inspect for ticks on the skin and scalp and catch the insects before they can do any harm. • Wash clothing, camp bedding, and anything else than can be laundered, immediately. Washin
