Tick Prevention Guide
Simple ways to help reduce tick exposure while hiking, camping, gardening, walking the dog, or enjoying your backyard.
Where Ticks Live & How They Latch On
Ticks are commonly found in tall grass, leaf litter, brushy vegetation, wooded edges, and along the sides of trails. They don't jump or fly. Instead, they wait on vegetation with their front legs outstretched until a person or animal brushes past. Using their tiny, barbed front legs, they latch onto shoes, socks, pants, or fur and often begin crawling upward in search of warm, protected areas such as behind the knees, around the waist, under the arms, or along the neck.
Tick repellents help by creating a barrier on skin and clothing that ticks are less likely to cross. This can help prevent ticks from moving onto exposed skin or crawling into harder-to-check areas of the body.
Before You Go
Ticks often make first contact with your shoes, socks, or pant legs before crawling upward. Preparing before you head outdoors helps reduce the chance of ticks reaching exposed skin or harder-to-check areas.
- Stay near the center of trails
- Wear closed shoes and socks
- Tuck pants into socks when appropriate
- Apply tick repellent to shoes, socks, ankles, pant cuffs and lower legs
After Your Adventure
Ticks can sometimes remain on clothing or skin after spending time outdoors, so a quick routine at home is important. These simple checks take just a few minutes and provide valuable peace of mind.
- Perform a head-to-toe tick check
- Check hidden areas such as behind knees, waist, neck, underarms and hairline
- Check children and pets
- Place outdoor clothing in the dryer after outdoor exposure
About Our Tick Repellent
Nantucket Spider Extra Strength Tick Repellent is an essential oil-based repellent designed for hiking, camping, gardening and other outdoor activities. It offers a natural alternative for those seeking effective tick protection.
- Independently tested against deer ticks
- Repelled 92% of deer ticks in independent laboratory testing
- Easy to carry for everyday outdoor adventures