You don’t want a lone star tick, or any tick, to get to this point if you can help it. CDC via Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images

How to avoid tick bites in your yard or while hiking in the woods, and what to do if one starts feasting on you

A tick disease researcher explains the risks and how she avoids bringing home ticks from both work and walking her dog in the woods. Lint rollers, tick checks and some types of chemicals play a role.

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