Tick numbers are surging — here's why a lint roller is my secret weapon this summer
Home Outdoors Tick numbers are surging — here's why a lint roller is my secret weapon this summer How To By Kaycee Hill Published 26 July 2026 This hack stops ticks in their tracks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Milder winters and booming wildlife numbers have sent tick populations surging to record highs.Like most people, I used to rely entirely on standard bug spray and a quick visual check after getting home. Instead, they can spend anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours crawling upward, seeking warm, dark spots like the back of your knees.
- ▪Home Outdoors Tick numbers are surging — here's why a lint roller is my secret weapon this summer How To By Kaycee Hill Published 26 July 2026 This hack stops ticks in their tracks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an
- ▪Milder winters and booming wildlife numbers have sent tick populations surging to record highs.Like most people, I used to rely entirely on standard bug spray and a quick visual check after getting home.
- ▪Instead, they can spend anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours crawling upward, seeking warm, dark spots like the back of your knees.
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Home Outdoors Tick numbers are surging — here's why a lint roller is my secret weapon this summer How To By Kaycee Hill Published 26 July 2026 This hack stops ticks in their tracks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter I spend as much time outdoors as I can during the summer, but over the last few years, a shift happened on my local trails and even in my own backyard.
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