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heated buildings. The brown dog tick does not transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fe"$er.

To control ticks, keep an area clear of debris, Robinson said. Most species of ticks cannot survive in cleared areas where they are exposed to excessive sunlight.

The Virginia Tech specialist also recommended the following steps to aid in tick control:

Dress properly when going into areas where ticks might be found. Tuck , pants legs into socks or boot tops, shirt into pants and keep sleeves buttoned. This layering effect will reduce the 1 tick’s choice of meal sites as it climbs 1 upward. Also spray clothes and shoes i with mosquito or other insect repel- , lent.

Examine yourself and your children for ticks several times a day. Be sure to inspect the head, behind the ears, armpits and groin area. Ticks seldom attach in less than three to four

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