The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is reminding citizens steps to help prevent tick bites.
Tick bites are typically on the rise this time of the year, with a combination of warmer weather (which ticks love) and more people spending time outdoors.
Indiana DNR shares that there are simple ways to lower your chances of being bitten by a tick:
- Use an EPA-registered insect repellent on your clothing, and treat clothing with permethrin, when possible.
- Stay on marked trails and avoid walking in taller grass and brushy, wooded areas.
- Wear light-colored clothing, which makes it easier to spot any ticks.
Indiana DNR shared a link to the EPA’s search tool resource to find the bug repellent that is best for you: https://www.epa.gov/insect-repellents/find-repellent-right-you
