No items found.

How to Prevent (and Treat) Tick Bites While in the Wilderness

If you thought tick season was over, we’ve got some news for you: In many parts of the U.S., adult ticks are most active from around March to the middle of May, as well as right now, from mid-August to November.

Ticks were once considered just an annoying insect. Now they’re a veritable health hazard. With the rise in Lyme disease, a potentially serious medical condition transmitted through the bacteria in infected adults and even babies, the deer tick has become enemy number one.

Put simply, ticks are not worth messing around with. You want to prevent any interaction with these bloodsuckers, not to mention letting one hook on for too long.

To help you avoid both issues, here are some basic tips about how to steer clear of ticks during high season – and recover quickly should one take your sweaty skin for a snack.

Read the full article by Julie Kailus on Men's Journal's website here.

LAST UPDATED

December 3, 2023

Written by
Photo thumbnail Blog Author

Mens Journal

Media Mentions from Mens Journal

The best gear and travel destinations, plus guides to men's health, fitness, food, drinks, adventures, and style.

Explore More Content

Media Mentions

Lucky for us trail-goers, Amazon’s Big Spring Sale has hundreds of hiking products on sale, and here are 15 of the best deals to stock up for this season’s outdoor adventures.

Travel + Leisure
Media Mentions from Travel + Leisure

Media Mentions

Lastly, before receiving Sawyer filters here, Sinchu Al-Haggi, a village of 9 compounds and 121 residents relied exclusively on drinking straight from these 2 open wells.

Water Charity

Media Mentions

In the meantime, bring your baggage, so that when you are ready, you can learn to let go and carry your weight. Trust me, you’ll unpack things in due time when it’s all done.

Ben Kirkland