There's really nothing you can do when hiking through tick infested areas. You can wear the right clothing, use bug spray and soak everything in permethrin and still end up with ticks on your...

An innocent walk through the woods could result in ticks hitchhiking their way back to your home. Latching onto clothing or your dog's fur is never fun, but there's nothing worse than finding ticks...

I've often wondered why experts recommend showering after hiking through tick infested areas and why does it reduces your risk of getting infected with tick borne illness. It's obviously easier to...

After a long hike in the woods you might end up with a few unwanted house guests. If you're not careful you'll end up with ticks hitching a ride on your clothes. This leads to the question "How...

As summer approaches we need to start preparing for tick season. Ticks can cause serious health problems, but bites can be prevented with the right pair of pants. This leads to the question, "Can...

Hiking backpacks have loops all over the place, but the bottom loops are the most most confusing. They're 2-3 inches long at the very bottom of the pack. They might seem unnecessary, but they have a...