HOW TO PREVENT LYME DISEASE

FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS TO AVOID GETTING SICK FROM TICKS

ZONE IN: As tick bites transmit Lyme disease, a Virginia infectious disease clinic says, "The best way to protect yourself is to create a safe zone by making the landscape of your home unsuitable to ticks. They thrive in brush and tall grass, so remove leaves and mow your lawn regularly. If your home is near a wooded area, use gravel to create a barrier." And since ticks get the disease from mice, it's crucial to eliminate their habitats in your yard, too.