Staying Safe From Ticks This Summer

Ticks are a common summer pest for many people.

A University of Cincinnati biologist told Fox19 there are ways that people can keep ticks from ruining their outdoor pastimes.

"It's looking like it's going to be a pretty strong year for ticks," UC Professor Joshua Benoit told Fox19Now. "It was a very mild winter and many of them survived."

UC assistant biology professor Joshua Benoit is studying tick-borne illness at the UC Center for Field Studies in Crosby Township.  TICKSU ,Joshua Benoit ,  Benjamin Davis,  Madison Kimbrel, Alicia Fieler

UC biology students study ticks in the College of Arts and Sciences. Photo/Jay Yocis/UC

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