By Julie D Kohl of Seek Adventures

 

If you spend time outdoors, you need to be tick-aware. Ticks carry a variety of diseases, most notably Lyme disease. Lyme disease is transmitted through the bite of a tick that has been infected with the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. Ticks can be a cause for serious concern, especially if you don’t catch them early, as they carry bacteria, viruses and parasites that can lead to illness in humans and pets. Here are 5 tips to protect you from ticks. READ MORE…