Avoid – Tall, patchy, grassy areas. If you do cruise down
such a path, check yourself and
brush of swiftly after emerging from
your jungle run.
Cover – One simple way to avoid tick bites, is not to become
their dinner. Dress well, and
cover up. Hats are always
recommended, and good socks.
Neck areas are also in need of
attention. Very overlooked.
Keep Them Away! -
Use a deterrent with DEET. Get
the best out there and do not
comprise with quality or price,
here.
Remove - Use sticky tape for unattached ticks. Embedded ticks
should be removed ASAP since the
infection risk increases with
duration of attachment. Use
tweezers, but make sure to sterilize
them first if possible. If you
have alcohol available, place some
on a napkin and then lightly
compress to tick spot. That
will drive it up to the surface for
a better grip (nail polish remover
works well for this). Grasp
firmly as close to the skin as
possible and gently but firmly pull
the tick straight out. Make sure you
get all of the tick parts. Wash with
soap and water | 
Ticks
