Boost your outdoor enjoyment by managing ticks, mosquitoes

Summer is synonymous with fun outdoor activities like barbecues, lawn games, hikes and gardening. But it can also mean unwanted pests like mosquitoes and ticks. Employing a few preventive strategies can help minimize the annoyance and reduce the risk of tick- and mosquito-borne diseases.

Start by creating a landscape that is less inviting to mosquitoes and ticks. Reduce mosquitoes’ daytime resting …