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Hey, it's Mariel. You know, I try to be understanding when it comes to bugs. Just because they look scary doesn't

mean they are. And just because they annoy me or interrupt my life in some way doesn't mean they

shouldn't exist. I draw the line at ticks, though. Ticks can leave me alone. They are jumpy,

crawly, biting insects that want to suck your blood, and they can cause Lyme disease and

lots of other problems for people. On this episode of Life Kit, how to deal with ticks. I talked to

NPR health correspondent Ping Huang about where ticks live, how to avoid them, and what to do

if you find one on you.

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Hi, Ping.

Hey, Mariel.

All right, so ticks, what are they?

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