As warmer weather approaches and people start spending more time outdoors, the Washington State Department of Health has shared their tips and tricks for avoiding ticks this summer.
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Ticks are small blood-feeding parasites, and some species can transmit diseases to people. Some species of ticks perch on the edge of low-lying vegetation and grab onto animals and people as they brush past. Other ticks are associated with rodents and their nests, and at night they venture out to feed. Once aboard, ticks crawl to find a good spot to feed, then burrow their mouthparts into the skin for a blood meal. Their bodies slowly enlarge to accommodate the amount of blood ingested.