Camping in the woods can be a fun activity for the whole family, but it can be a risky endeavor in wooded, moist areas where ticks thrive. Ticks transmit potentially serious blood borne diseases to humans and pets that range from Lyme Disease to Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. To enjoy yourself during your outdoor adventures, take measures to prevent tick bites while camping. Method 1 - Avoiding Areas with Ticks 1 → Steer clear of shady, wooded areas. Ticks like moist and shady environments, so dark, wooded locations are ideal places for them to live. Avoiding these spaces will reduce your risk of exposure. → Ticks can easily dry out, so the woods provide them with protection from sun and wind. → Ticks do not drop on you from trees, but they often attach at ground level and crawl upwards. 2 → Give piles of leaves a wide berth. Ticks like to hide in piles of decomposing or rotting leaves, because these environments are humid and dark. As a result, it’s a good id...
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