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Regular tick checks when you come in from the outdoors can spot them before they bite. The Stopticks.org website advises:Health Tips* Inspect your body for ticks any time you have been outdoors, even during winter.* Check areas of the body that are warm, dark and moist, in particular behind the

By our correspondents
July 07, 2015
Regular tick checks when you come in from the outdoors can spot them before they bite. The Stopticks.org website advises:
Health Tips
* Inspect your body for ticks any time you have been outdoors, even during winter.
* Check areas of the body that are warm, dark and moist, in particular behind the ears, hair, underarms, behind the knees, groin and elbows.
* Check pets for ticks, as well.
* Reduce the risk of tick bites by wearing long, lightly-coloured clothing, with pants tucked into socks. Keep long hair tied or braided back.