How to avoid tick bites in your yard or while hiking in the woods, and what to do if one starts feasting on you - The Conversation
An expert from Binghamton University provides guidance on preventing tick bites and managing the health risks associated with tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease and Alpha Gal syndrome.
You don’t want a lone star tick, or any tick, to get to this point if you can help it. CDC via Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images How to avoid tick bites in your yard or while hiking in the woods, and what to do if one starts feasting on you Published: July 16, 2026 8:21am EDT https://theconversation.com/how-to-avoid-tick-bites-in-your-yard-or-while-hiking-in-the-woods-and-what-to-do-if-one-starts-feasting-on-you-287565 https://theconversation.com/how-to-avoid-tick-bites-in-your-yard-or-while-hiking-in-the-woods-and-what-to-do-if-one-starts-feasting-on-you-287565 Link copied Share article Share article
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