Another reason to use a good flea/tick prevention on yourself and your pets: The Powassan virus which is spread by ticks. The transfer is almost immediate (unlike Lyme disease which takes 24hrs for the tick to attach and then transmit the disease). Here is some information.

http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/powassan/basics.html

Powassan (POW) Virus Basics

Powassan (POW) virus is […]