Vermont
Tick season precautions from the Vermont Health Department
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont Health Department says tick-borne illnesses are on the rise, and they are reminding people to take precautions to prevent tick bites when they head outside.
Ticks can be found all across Vermont and the insects can carry illnesses like Lyme disease.
Populations peak in the spring and fall, but the bugs can be found any time temperatures are above freezing.
Precautions include wearing bug spray and long clothes, checking for ticks, showering after returning inside and putting clothes in the dryer for 10 minutes to kill any ticks carried inside.
Click here for more from the Health Department on ticks and how to protect yourself and your family.
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