The weather is beautiful, and naturally, we’re all spending more time outdoors: hiking, gardening, and enjoying blissful afternoons at the beach.
With this comes an increase in tick activity, but a few simple precautions can make all the difference. Consider this your guide to moving through this tick season with ease.
Firstly, why are ticks so concerning?
Ticks themselves aren’t the issue, it’s what they carry. Because they feed on animals like deer, mice, and other wildlife, they can pass along bacteria, viruses, and parasites, including Lyme disease. Think of it as being injected with nature’s dirty needle.
Stay mindful outdoors
Stick to the center of trails and avoid tall grasses and wooded edges whenever possible.
Create a barrier
Wearing long sleeves, pants, high socks, and closed-toe shoes (even scarves around your neck) help limit exposed skin and make it harder for ticks to attach. Tucking your pants into your socks may seem silly, but it can help immensely. Also, wearing light colors can make ticks easier to spot.
Use protection that works
Before heading out, spray your skin, hair, and clothing with Woods Nature Spray to help deter ticks and mosquitoes. If your dog is coming along, apply Woods Dog Spray for the same peace of mind.
Check when you get home
After time outside, do a thorough tick check. Ticks love to hide in hard-to-reach places, like your scalp, behind your knees, your belly button, between your legs, between your toes, and in and around your ears. The same goes for dogs. Taking a shower can help remove ticks that may have latched on as well.
