Send ticks packing by clearing away their favorite foods and habitats, and adopting repellents and landscaping techniques ...

Keep yourself protected while outdoors with this simple three-ingredient tick repellent that is easy to make, use, and is surprisingly effective.

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Consumer Reports’ Paul Hope says a few simple steps can help keep your yard tick-free. It starts with the grass. Ticks love ...

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Ticks can spread diseases. They're not just found in wild areas. They could be lurking in your own backyard. 2 News Cathy Tatom brings us Consumer Reports' tips to keep ticks away from your yard.

As temperatures rise and climate patterns shift, the tick season starts earlier, lasts longer, and reaches places it hasn't before, even your backyard.

While it's common to expect ticks on a hike through the woods, they could also be hiding much closer, in your own backyard.

Put a perimeter of wood chips or gravel between your yard and wooded areas. Avoid using mulch, as it can be a breeding ground for ticks.