A host of annoying ticks are set to take over gardens this summer, but there are ways to avoid these pesky, blood-sucking insects.
Peak season for ticks is just around the corner, with the hungry critters desperate to feed on the blood of humans and animals. Ticks can transmit bacteria when they feed on blood, which can cause Lyme disease - a serious condition if not diagnosed and treated.
The insects are most commonly found in the wooded areas of the UK, and be seen clinging onto tall grassy areas. However, the number of blood-sucking ticks have increased dramatically in the UK over the last decade, reports the Liverpool Echo.
