SUMMER BUMMER: LYME DISEASE

Preventing mosquito and tick bites

The kids are out of school, the weather is much warmer and vacations are planned.  Ahh, the joy of Summer. 

But there is a summer bummer: Lyme disease.  Unfortunately it is prime time for ticks and mosquitoes, both carriers and transmitters of the debilitating disease.

The old saying goes "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." So here are some preventative tips you can use yourself to help prevent ticks and mosquitoes from biting:

TICKS
* Wear light colored clothing. This will make it easier to detect any ticks trying to find the feast!
* When in tall grass or wooded areas, wear long pants, long sleeved shirt and closed toe shoes.  The less  
    exposed skin the better.
* Use a bug spray containing DEET.  Spray your clothes before putting them on and spray your body also.
* Keep your lawn cut short.
*Always inspect yourself and your pets after being outside.

MOSQUITOES
*Try not to be outdoors at dusk and dawn-the two busiest times of day for mosquitoes.
* Mosquitoes tend to be attracted to dark and/or flower patterned clothing so try to wear lighter, solid color clothing.
* Get rid of any standing water (including kiddie pools) as this can be a breeding spot for mosquitoes.

With a little bit of planning your summer fun will be safe and bite free!

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