Change clothes after spending time outdoors: Do not remove worn outdoor clothing in the bedroom; instead, take it off in the hallway or bathroom and shake it out outside.
Protect pets: Use effective tick preventatives for dogs and cats (such as spot-on treatments, collars, or chewable tablets from the vet) and brush or inspect the animals after every walk.
Use repellents: Before heading into forests or meadows, apply insect repellent containing active ingredients like DEET or Icaridin to your skin and clothing.
Make your garden less tick-friendly: Keep the lawn short, remove piles of leaves and dead wood near the house, and secure the garden if wild animals (such as mice or hedgehogs) are bringing ticks in.
