Ticks and Mosquitoes Outdoors

Spring’s here, and so are the bugs — ticks and mosquitoes that can carry serious diseases for pets and humans. With deer ticks spreading Lyme and at least five other illnesses, prevention is key since only Lyme has a vaccine. Check pets indoors with a lint roller, use species-specific preventatives, and clear brush and leaf litter from yards. Ticks can be as tiny as a pinhead — hard to spot on dark fur. Also, mosquitoes transmit West Nile and heartworm — use vet-approved repellents, keep cats indoors at dawn/dusk, and eliminate standing water. Stay safe out there. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/395ebd4f1a40c83c