How to Prevent Tick Bites in the Great Outdoors

Women's Health Wednesday: Managing Tick Bites and Preventing Tick-Borne Illnesses

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Ticks are a year round concern for all of us when temperatures are above freezing, but they are certainly more active and prevalent during the warmer months. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The best way to prevent tick-borne illnesses, like Lyme disease, is by wearing tick repellent with the chemical, Deet, according to Dr. Jacqueline Weaver, an emergency medicin…

How to prevent tick bites in the great outdoors

If you are bitten by a tick, save the tick for a month after removing it.

Delaware Issues Tick Safety Tips as Peak Season Arrives

June marks the beginning of peak tick season in Delaware. With warmer weather increasing outdoor activities, the risk of tick bites and tick-borne illnesses rises significantly. The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) remind Delawareans to take proactive steps to protect themselves, their families, and pets this summer. According to the latest Delaware Vector-Borne Di…