Redness, swelling, or a bullseye rash may appear. Some bites cause no reaction at all.

Ticks are more active during dawn and dusk but can bite any time conditions are right.

Dress them in light-colored clothes, tuck in pants, and inspect them after outdoor play.

Tall grass, dense shrubbery, and wildlife activity make your yard more inviting to ticks.

Yes, removing leaf litter, trimming trees, and adding gravel borders are effective strategies.