Six tips to keep ticks off

Gig Conaughton County of San Diego Communications Office

Finally! The sun is back and you’ve been itching to get outside for a hike.

Just remember, it’s tick season in San Diego County, and you should protect yourself and your pets if you’re planning to roam into any brushy, grassy, or chapparal-covered areas.

One of the first things people can do to protect themselves and their pets is to wear insect repellent and use flea and tick control products on animals.

Protecting yourself is important because even though tick-borne illnesses are rare in San Diego County, ticks can transmit potentially...