Experts warn there is an unusually high number of ticks this summer, but here are tips to keep you safe from tick bites and tick-borne illnesses.

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Avery also recommended using permethrin to treat clothing, stating that ticks will die after crossing treated fabric. "When ...

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Tick experts reveal the smartest, safest, and best tick repellent you can use. Where to get it, and how to use it to avoid getting bitten by ticks this summer.

Visits to the Emergency Room for tick bites this summer are spiking well above those of previous years, Centers for Disease ...

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We put four sprays, two lotions, and two lines of insect shielding clothes to the test to find the best tick repellents.

Wearing long clothing, using tick repellents and checking for ticks after outdoor activity are precautionary steps to take to protect yourself from tick-borne illnesses.