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Q. I live near a national park and walk my dogs in the woods. There are ticks everywhere.
I stop and pull ticks off myself every few minutes, but I hate to just throw them back in the bushes where they will wait for me the next time I go for a walk. Is there an easy way to kill or dispose of them?
My dogs have been vaccinated against Lyme disease, but I understand there’s no vaccine for me. I surely don’t want to catch this disease!
A. Put on insect repellent containing DEET before you leave home. Spray shoes and socks and tuck your trouser legs into your socks. Carry a roll of Scotch tape in your pocket. Whenever you spot a tick, use the tape to trap it. Once it is sealed in tape it can’t escape.
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