Woman spraying antitick chemical protection on clothes. Safe summer hiking guidelines and body defense against insect bites and lyme disease vectors. 5ph Aug 11, 2026 Aug 11, 2026 Updated Aug 11, 2026 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Wearing light-colored clothing and insect repellent are two simple ways to help prevent tick bites. 5ph Tags Repellent Spray Protection Tick Mosquito Insect Bug Antimosquito Antitick Prevention Woman Adult Mature Person Outdoor Nature Poppy Field Summer Meadow Care Safety Health Skin Hygiene Product Bottle Chemical Lotion Guard Defense Shield Bite Infection Encephalitis Borreliosis Lyme Disease Parasite Travel Hiking Countryside Hat Shirt Holding Applying Using Lifestyle Skincare As featured on +8 Ticks Are Crawling Summer is that time of year when people spend much of their time enjoying outdoor activities… Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Most Popular Tallassee police chief on leave State police at Tallassee City Hall Couple’s diagnoses doesn’t hold them back County BOE looks to make major change Board members issue retraction to councilor Bill Young Local Weather Currently in Alexander City 57° Partly Cloudy67° / 57° 7 AM 57° 8 AM 61° 9 AM 65° 10 AM 68° 11 AM 70°
+8 Ticks Are Crawling Summer is that time of year when people spend much of their time enjoying outdoor activities…