Let's talk about ticks. Rocky Mountain Wood Ticks (Dermacentor andersoni) are parasites that feed on the blood of their hosts. It is important to be tick aware, as they can transmit diseases to humans.
There are several ways to help protect yourself from ticks:
▪️ When hiking, try to walk on trails away from tall grasses. Check yourself and your kids for ticks every few hours. Check your head, ankles, wrists and waistbands.
▪️ Cover your skin by wearing long sleeves and long pants. Pull socks over the cuffs of your pants to prevent ticks from finding the skin around your ankles.
▪️ Consider using insect repellent that contains DEET, which can be effective in repelling ticks.
For more information on Rocky Mountain Wood Ticks, visit our Tick Safety page at https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/tick-safety.htm
Jeff
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