Boost your outdoor enjoyment by managing ticks, mosquitoes

Time spent outdoors doesn’t have to be ruined by ticks and mosquitoes. courtesy photo | melindamyers.com
Time spent outdoors doesn’t have to be ruined by ticks and mosquitoes. courtesy photo | melindamyers.com

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 …