Wear light-colored clothing so ticks may be seen more easily. Avoid applying high- concentrafion products to the skin, especially on children. To protect pets, consult your veterinarian about tick repellents, acaricides or, in high risk areas, the Lyrne vaccine for dogs. Ticks often attach at body folds, behind the ears and in the hair. If possible, shower and wash clothes immediately.
Heat drying is effecfive in killing ticks.
Mowing grass and cutting brush in yards may reduce tick habitats in problem areas. Frequently starting with a rash and flu-like symptoms, Lyme disease, if untreated, may progress to cause arthritis and neurological problems. Over 400 cases of Maine-acquired Lyme disease have now been officially recognized. Prompt removal of attached ticks is extremely important. The Lyme disease spirochete is rarely transmitted before the tick has been attached for 36 hours.