DO THE TICK CHECK

Ticks prefer warm, moist, dark areas of the body.

1. Check the whole body. It may be helpful to have someone else inspect areas that are hard to see, or if you are alone use a mirror.

2. Preferred areas include:
Hidden in: belly button, around or in the ear, hairline and scalp.
Parts that bend: back of knee, elbow, between fingers and toes, underarms.
Pressure points where clothing presses against skin: underwear elastic, belts, collar.