Northern Ireland has been issued with a warning about ticks, insects that can leave humans and animals at risk of debilitating Lyme Disease.
The Public Health Agency has warned that ticks can be found throughout the country and picked up in woodland and moorland areas, gardens and parks and can be difficult to avoid.
And they are determined little pests who can pack a big punch health-wise, able to survive a full cycle in a washing machine and short periods on clothes even in a tumble dryer.
