It is that time of year. I have already had a few on me. Thanks to Town & Country Gardening.
There are few places on planet earth that are tick free.
Protect yourself by taking a few common sense precautions. When working, playing or entertaining out of doors, apply a tick repellant and check yourself,children and pets for ticks after outdoor activities.
Use repellents that contain 20 to 30% DEET on exposed skin and clothing for protection that lasts up to several hours. Always follow product instructions. Parents should apply this product to their children, avoiding hands, eyes, and mouth.
Use products that contain permethrin on clothing. Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. It remains protective through several washings.
Bathe or shower as soon as possible after coming indoors (preferably within two hours) to wash off and more easily find ticks that are crawling on you.
Conduct a full body tick check using a hand held or full length…
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Flat Creek Rolling 
Thanks for the re-blog
Happy tick free gardening
Thanks for the post, and for allowing me to share it. For such little critters they sure are vicious.
T.A.