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Ticks are small arachnid insects that are considered ectoparasites, because they feed on the blood of humans and animals by staying on the outside of the host's body. Ticks live in trees and in tall grass and will latch onto the host's skin or fur. Ticks are hard to remove from the skin, and some ticks carry disease, such as deer ticks, which can carry Lyme disease. You can purchase tick repellent, or you can make your own at home for a fraction of the cost.Ticks are tiny blood sucking arachnids that live in cool and moist areas such as the woods. They feed on the blood of deers, birds, dogs and even humans. These tiny parasites position themselves in tall grasses and shrubs, and often along trails, where they can easily grab on to the skin of their prey. Once they are in place on human or animal skin, they cut a tiny hole on the skin's surface and attach their barbed snouts to suck blood. These snouts keep them attached to the skin, until they have finished feeding. Ticks are known to cause an inflammatory condition on humans known as Lyme disease characterized by the presence of skin lesions, overall fatigue, fever and chills. Protect yourself against tick and Lyme disease by being prepared when going hiking in the woods or other shrubby areas. Know how to properly repel ticks by applying the following tips.