By Julie Schloemer, MD, Blanchard Valley Medical Associates
Now that the weather is warmer and you may be spending more time outdoors, it’s a great time to brush up on your knowledge about ticks and preventing tickborne illnesses. Below are some facts and myths about ticks.
Fact: Repellants containing only DEET are not sufficient to deter ticks
Look for clothing treated with permethrin or tick-repellant sprays containing permethrin which can kill ticks on contact.
Myth: Ticks can drop from tree branches onto your head or body