WATCH OUT FOR TICKS! - Part 2

Continued from 8/1/12 post . . .

Here are some tips for protecting yourself from the increasing number of ticks and the diseases that they carry:

~ be careful about sitting on logs or leaning against trees; ticks often hide there
~ wear light-colored long sleeved shirts, socks, and pants so ticks are easier to spot
~ tuck pants in to socks or high-topped shoes/boots
~ when back indoors, check your whole body (and your pets) for ticks immediately and over the next few days and bathe thoroughly
~ wash and dry your outdoors clothes in very hot temperatures to kill any lingering ticks
~ use insect repellent (look for EPA certification on the container) and if you're spending time in heavily tick-infested locations, consider wearing clothing treated with insect repellent -- Insect Shield is one brand
Source: UC Berkeley Wellness Letter



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