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The Boston Globe
Effective methods to repel ticks experts reveal
Tick season is underway in the Northeast, with increased emergency visits and a rise in tick-borne illnesses, including Lyme disease. Experts recommend wearing permethrin-treated clothing, minimizing exposed skin, and using EPA-approved repellents containing DEET or Picaridin to reduce risk. Proper outdoor clothing, tick checks, and controlling ticks on pets and lawns are also advised, though ticks generally pose a low infection risk if attached briefly.
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