Ticks typically climb up on plants and wait for animals to brush against them. Close the ends of your pant legs with tape, string, or a rubber band. Inspect your clothes periodically for ticks. Do not use permethrin or DEET on children under three years. Upon returning home or to camp, check yourself and your children carefully for ticks.
Many diseases require the tick to be attached for six or more hours to transmit disease.
If you find a tick, remove the tick carefully to avoid leaving the head attached. Grasp the tick's head with tweezers and pull gently. If you notice infection or a rash from a tick bite, consult a physician. The EPA is changing requirements for First Aid statements appearing on pesticide labels. For other toxicity categories, the first aid instructions may appear on other panels of the label.