Outwitting Ticks

The prevention and treatment of Lyme disease and other ailments caused by ticks, scorpions, spiders, and mites. Ticks are the most feared of all eight-legged pests because they carry the debilitating Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Both diseases can cause permanent damage to the infected, and early detection is difficult. Outwitting Ticks will, among other things, help you: - identify the species of poisonous ticks, spiders, and mites in your area - recognize and treat Lyme Disease and Rocky Mountain Fever - prevent contact with disease bearing ticks - protect and treat children and pets - sort through the myths about ticks and poisonous spiders No suburban or rural dweller, gardener, hiker, or anyone who enjoys the outdoors should be without a copy.