After removing the tick, wash the affected area and hands with soap and water. It is very important to remove the tick promptly after discovery. The best way to prevent RMSF is to avoid unnecessary exposure to ticks. However, when you cannot avoid tick-infested areas, check the body and clothing frequently for attached ticks. When outdoors in tick infested areas, use tick repellent on the legs and on clothes to help repel ticks.
Control tick infestation along trails and around the home by spraying tick insecticides.
Also, cut the grass in the yard to help reduce the number of ticks around the home.