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Prevent ticks from biting this summer!

Before gardening, camping, hiking, or just playing outdoors, make preventing tick bites part of your plans. Frequent checking after being outside helps prevent the spread of illnesses through tick bites.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has an online tool to help you select the repellentexternal icon that is best for you and your family.

Link below is what to do when you have a tick bite:

https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/pdfs/FS_TickBite.pdf

Stay aware, stay safe and have fun!

Gabe Jones