Ticks and the diseases they carry present a risk to anyone who enjoys being in the out-of-doors. Knowing more about ticks can give you the insight you need to help protect you and your family from them. This compact, authoritative book describes which areas of the US have the greatest danger of tick-carried diseases; tips on preventing tick encounters with proper clothing and repellents; best methods of tick removal; and the latest information on tick-carried diseases, such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, including symptoms and treatment. The third edition presents current information on new tick-carried deseases and tick control methods.