No, not the kind with thumbs....the ones with eight legs...ewww!
Yup, March actually marked the beginning of tick season and with all the rain we've had, the woods are ripe to pick a few of these guys up.
A few reminders:
- Ticks do not fall from trees. They hitch rides from the ankle area and climb up.
- Wear socks with long pants and long sleeve shirts.
- Stay in the middle of the trail, away from tall grass. Avoid bushwhacking.
- Use insect repellents containing DEET or Picaridin.
- To remove a tick, use tweezers as close to your skin as you can, pull tick straight out. Do not leave the head in, if necessary seek medical attention.
- Do NOT use matches to remove ticks.
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