Mondays with Martha #265 - How to Prevent Tick Bites

As we head into April and get outside more to enjoy nature, it's important to be AWARE of how to prevent tick bites and tick-borne diseases, as ticks are most active April through September. Jill Sklenar, board member of the Michigan Lyme Disease Association, explains what to do to protect yourself and your family: A = Avoid suitable tick habitat and manage your own landscape habitats; W = Wear protective clothing; A = Apply repellents to skin and clothing; R = Remove and dispose of ticks found on your body, clothing, footwear, gear, and pets; and E = Examine bite locations for signs of rash.

Resources to learn more:

mlda.org/education/pets-lyme-disease/

www.ilads.org/

www.lyme.health.harvard.edu/preventing-tick-bites/

https://www.epa.gov/insect-repellents