Common places ticks are found

• Tall grass and overgrown areas

• Wooded areas and forest edges

• Leaf piles and brush

• Shrubs and low-hanging branches

• Yards that border woods or fields

How ticks spread into your yard

• Carried in by deer, mice, and other animals

• Brought in by pets after being outdoors

• Moving from neighboring wooded or overgrown areas

Simple ways to reduce tick exposure

• Keep grass cut short

• Clear leaf piles and brush

• Create space between wooded areas and your yard

• Check yourself and your children after being outdoors

• Check pets regularly

Some homeowners also use tick tubes in wooded or brush-heavy areas to help reduce ticks over time.