Prevention

The most important consideration in reducing tick encounters is the use of personal protection strategies. By taking a few simple precautions, you can significantly reduce your exposure to ticks.

Woman sprays insect repellent into her hand
Personal Protection
Golden Retriever
Pet Protection
Illustration showing where to check for ticks on a person: In and around the hair, inside and behind ears, back of neck, armpits, inside belly button, waistline, groin, legs, behind knees, and between toes
Tick Check
Placing the tick spoon’s notch on the skin near the tick.
Tick Removal