Spring is coming - Preventative measures

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Hi,

I'd really like some advice on preventive measures for Lyme. I've read the

standard stuff (tuck your pants in etc.), but would really like to know any more

detailed information about what people are doing? Do you do anything to your

yard? I've heard about sprays like pesticides and then more natural like

garlic? I've also bought six tick tubes but have not put them down yet as there

is still snow on the ground. Our yard is small (1/3 acre) but we have lots of

trees - maple, scotch pine and hemlocks).

I'm also thinking about keeping a pair of outdoor pants and socks for my kids in

the garage, and possibly spraying them with permethrin. Would this work on

shoes too?

As for bug sprays, any suggestions? Should I just spray on ankles and back of

neck?

In general I hate using any chemicals (in food, household cleaning, etc.) but in

this case I want to do whatever works best.

Thanks!