Tick Prevention No time for Lyme Ticks can carry diseases, so it's important to take steps to prevent bites. AVOID BRUSHY AREAS Avoid areas where ticks live. Ticks thrive in wood piles, long grass, and leaf piles. Wear light-colored clothing; long pants, sleeves, socks, and close-toed shoes. INSECT Apply EPA-approved tick repellant |REPELLENT (such as picaridin or DEET). CHECK FOR TICKS Check for ticks on yourself, children, pets, and gear. TUMBLE DRY Toss clothes into dryer at HIGH temperature for 10-15 minutes. CLOTHES SHOWER 6660 AFTER COMING INSIDE Shower as soon as possible after returning indoors. DeKalb County Health Department For more information, Prevent Protect Promote visit health.dekalbcounty.org O. Tick Prevention No time for Lyme Ticks can carry diseases , so it's important to take steps to prevent bites . AVOID BRUSHY AREAS Avoid areas where ticks live . Ticks thrive in wood piles , long grass , and leaf piles . Wear light - colored clothing ; long pants , sleeves , socks , and close - toed shoes . INSECT Apply EPA - approved tick repellant | REPELLENT ( such as picaridin or DEET ) . CHECK FOR TICKS Check for ticks on yourself , children , pets , and gear . TUMBLE DRY Toss clothes into dryer at HIGH temperature for 10-15 minutes . CLOTHES SHOWER 6660 AFTER COMING INSIDE Shower as soon as possible after returning indoors . DeKalb County Health Department For more information , Prevent Protect Promote visit health.dekalbcounty.org O.