04/18/2026
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The tick population has been booming in the past few years, and it does not seem to be slowing down anytime soon. After a hike make sure to throw your clothes in the wash and check for ticks. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you avoid them:
🌳 Know when and where to expect them. Blacklegged ticks are found in the woods; dog ticks in grassy areas and road edges.
🌳 Use repellents according to labels.
🌳 Tuck your pants into your socks and boots and tuck your shirt into your pants.
🌳 Check yourself, family, and pets regularly and remove ticks immediately.
🌳 Use anti tick products on pets.
🌳 Ask your veterinarian about Lyme vaccines for pets where blacklegged ticks are found.
🌳 Create a tick safe zone in your yard.
If you are bitten by a tick, do not panic. Carefully remove the tick, including its mouthparts, from your skin using tweezers. Monitor your health the following days. While the CDC recognizes a 36-48 hour window is needed for disease transmission, there is evidence that transmission can occur sooner.
When hiking at Mohican State Park we encourage you to be cautious of these vectors while enjoying the great outdoors.
