A good tick check shouldn't start hours after you get home. It should become part of coming inside. After spending time in grassy, wooded or brushy areas—even your own backyard—check...
For parents, tick season brings a particular kind of anxiety. Children spend more time low to the ground, in exactly the vegetation where ticks wait. They're less likely to notice...
Ticks usually do not march into a house through the front door on their own. They are more often carried inside on people, pets, clothing and gear. The CDC specifically recommends...
You do not need to avoid the outdoors to be tick-aware. A good family routine uses several layers: reduce exposure where you can, use appropriate repellents and clothing, check everyone after...
Master your outdoor safety with this guide on essential camping and hiking gear, including natural tick prevention tools and chemical-free products.
Can lavender, rosemary, mint or marigolds keep ticks out of a yard? Do not rely on landscaping plants as a stand-alone tick-control strategy. Some plant compounds have been studied for...
