a chance to inspect your skin
Tumble dry clothes on high heat for 10 minutes to kill any ticks that may have hitched a ride
For your yard:
Keep grass mowed short and clear away leaf litter, brush, and fallen branches
Create a barrier of wood chips or gravel between lawn areas and wooded zones
Consider targeted pesticide treatment if ticks are a persistent problem in your area (my husband and I are actually planning to do this next week)
A Note on Peace of Mind
When you encounter a
