
Quest for a Bloodmeal: How to Prevent Becoming a Tick’s Next Host
We have all seen them: small, light or dark brown ticks attached to a person or animal, slowly engorging themselves on blood. Or, perhaps more disturbing, you may have felt their tiny legs crawling up your arm or leg. In either instance, the ‘ick’ factor surrounding ticks should be enough to make everyone want to learn how to prevent being bitten. Ticks are arachnids and are related to mites and spiders. They are typically most active in spring, summer and fall, but can be active...