Ticks, notorious for transmitting dangerous diseases, can enter homes by hitching rides on people and pets. Fortunately, there are numerous ways to stop them from getting in.

To prevent tick infestations, regularly check yourself, your clothing, and your pets before coming inside, focusing on areas like extremities and exposed skin.

Use tick repellent in high-risk areas to safeguard yourself and your pets. Invest in flea and tick deterrent collars for pets, and ensure they receive routine tick medication.

Maintain a well-kept lawn without dense vegetation to minimize hiding spots for ticks, and install a reliable fence to keep out wildlife that may carry ticks.

If you find a tick, remove it carefully, ensuring the entire parasite is extracted, and use heat to destroy any nests or eggs in carpets and pet beds.