 Be aware of and avoid tick habitats, such as tall grass, bushes, brush, and woods. If you go into such habitats, wear shoes and appropriate clothing -- a hat, long-sleeved shirt, and long pants tucked into socks. The use of tick repellents on the outside of clothing may be helpful. Before coming indoors, brush off your clothing. Once inside, remove all clothing and check for ticks. Family members can help each other with such inspection. Remove and dispose of any unattached ticks. If you find a tick that is attached to you, follow the procedure outlined under Tick Removal. Monitor the bite area and be alert for early symptoms, such as an expanding rash or flu-like signs over the next month or so. Since pets that are allowed outdoors can cause us to come in contact with ticks, frequently inspect your pet and remove any attached or unattached ticks, and use tick-control products that your veterinarian recommends. These preventative measures are important to help protect pets because they also can get Lyme Disease. |
 Check pets before they enter the house. Flea and tick collars may help reduce the numbers of ticks on pets, and insecticide may help control them in small yards. Carefully follow the instructions on the label.
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