Spring time means that many of us are itching to get outdoors. We have survived another winter and are itching to get out and get some outdoor time. Regardless of what that means, here is a little tip to help with one of our least favorite springtime pests, The Tick.
Ticks are most active in spring and we all know that they can cause real problems. Taking a few simple measures to check yourself, partner and or children, can save you from a serious headache later.
Sticky lint rollers are very inexpensive and they come in a couple of sizes. They can easily be carried in a backpack, or vehicle jockey box. Refill rolls are also readily available. These are a simple, non toxic measure you can take to help protect yourself, and even certain pets.
After a day out, before climbing into your vehicle, take a few moments to roll the lint brush over all your clothing. If you have short hair, or even a short haired pet, you can even run it over that. Make sure that you pull all of the wrinkles out and get inside pant cuffs, necklines and even roll your pants up a couple inches and run it over the inside of your pant leg. Ticks will stick to the lint roller. You then simply peel away the used bit of sticky paper and roll it back over on itself, trapping the tick inside. Make sure you take your trash with you, and dispose of it properly, we do not want to leave anything behind.
~Tansy
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