Ticks

Ticks are often found in plants and brush, and can attach to and bite people and animals.


Ticks are often found in plants and brush, and can attach to and bite people and animals. Their bites are not harmful; however, these insects can carry serious diseases including Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

Tick Bites

Most commonly, ticks attach to warm, moist, and hard-to-see parts of the body including the scalp, armpits, groin, skin folds, and other hairy areas.

Most commonly, ticks attach to warm, moist, and hard-to-see parts of the body including the scalp, armpits, groin, skin folds, and other hairy areas. Ticks must be removed properly to minimize the chances of infection from these insects.
  • Wear appropriate clothing outdoors to reduce exposure
  • Use tick repellant with DEET
  • Check for ticks on your body if you spend time in the woods