RE: ticks are out
You don't have to go into the woods to get em. They do live primarily in leaf litter but you can pick em up in your yard or just about anywhere. They are here all year bbut they get active feed heavily this time of year. If I recall correctly, they only need blood a couple of times in their entire life cycle but right now is the prime time. Even peolpe who seldom go out arent all that safe.They come in on dogs, cats, mice etc andcan survive in your carpet for quiteawhile