Tick season survival guide: Tips to protect yourself and your pets.

As tick season begins, doctors advise checking for ticks after outdoor activities, wearing light-colored clothing, and using repellents like DEET, oil of lemon, eucalyptus, or picaridin. If bitten, use tweezers to remove the tick by the head and avoid squeezing the tick's belly. Taking a shower and washing clothes in high heat can also help prevent tick bites.