![]() Those little critters are pretty good at hiding in plain sight, but there are things you can do to make it harder for ticks to attach themselves to you, while you are enjoying the outdoors. We all know that is more easily said than done. The best way to avoid ticks and the illnesses they can carry is to not get any on you in the first place. Please use the information below to help keep you safe.Ĭhecking for ticks after an outing is the best way to avoid tickborne illnesses like Lyme Disease. Nature isn't always pretty, but it sure is interesting! ![]() The word yuck is a perfectly acceptable reaction here. After all, we have something they need our blood. It's important to know what ticks look like and the best ways to avoid them. The tiny deer tick is hard to spot, but can transmit Lyme disease and other illnesses, so you should always do your best to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your pets from tick bites. How do you feel when you see a tick? Do they scare you? Have you ever seen one? What do you need to know about them to keep you safe? Those are all great questions and I bet you would have some great answers, if asked, so let's learn some more about ticks.ĭid you know that there are several species of ticks that live in this part of New Jersey and Pennsylvania? Ticks are most active from the late spring until early fall. After all, ticks are a part of nature, just like you. While ticks are something we should be aware of when hiking outdoors, they are not something we need to be afraid of. When it comes to ticks, most peoples first reaction might be one of fear. A deer tick patiently waits to attach to any passing human or animal. ![]()
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