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Prevent Mosquito and Tick Bites 

 
 
The Basics
Some mosquitoes and ticks carry diseases.
 
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Empty water from unused containers, like buckets or wading pools, outside your home.
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Content last updated on: June 1, 2009

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Start Today: Small Steps
  • Check if you have tweezers in your first aid kit.
  • Get tick medicine or a tick collar for your pet from your vet.
  • Walk in the middle of the trail in the woods to avoid ticks.

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