Take the time to PREVENT Lyme Your Yard, Your Kids & You

Your Yard
• Remove leaf litter and brush around your yard
• Reduce knee high brush & grass
• Keep your lawn mowed - weekly
• Clear play areas (swing set, sand box, etc.) of
leaves and debris
• If possible, keep play equipment, decks & patios
away from your yard’s perimeter
• Wood chip or gravel play areas

Your Kids & You – while outside
• Keep children from woodsy or brushy areas
• Wear light colored clothing to easily spot any
ticks
• Wear long pants
• Tuck pants into long socks
• Tuck shirts into pants
• Don’t forget insect repellent!
Reduce the Risk!
• Check your clothes and remove ticks before going
indoors
• Check yourself and your child after being out
doors
• Check hair, armpits, behind ears, groin etc.
• Use a mirror if checking yourself
• Clean clothes in hot water and dry on high heat

Tick Removal – The sooner the better!

• Use fine-tipped tweezers and protect bare hands with a tissue or
gloves to avoid contact with tick fluids.
• Grab the tick close to the skin. Do not twist or jerk the tick, as this
may cause the mouthparts to break off and remain in the skin.
• Gently pull straight up until all parts of the tick are removed.
• After removing the tick, wash your hands with soap and water or
waterless alcohol-based hand rub. Clean the tick bite with an
antiseptic such as iodine scrub, rubbing alcohol, or soap and water.
• Contact your healthcare provider if you develop a fever, headache,
fatigue, or rash.

Download the TICK pamphlet to learn how you can help to prevent Lyme disease and protect your yard, your kids and you!