Sentence examples for checking for ticks from inspiring English sources
An article last Thursday about the summer ritual of checking for ticks referred incorrectly to their seasonal biting behavior.
If you live in the Northeast and you have pets, checking for ticks isn't just commonplace -- it's second nature.
The National Wildlife Federation offers suggestions for protection from pests, including wearing insect repellent, checking for ticks and keeping outdoor areas clean and free of discarded food.
Here in the Northeast, checking for ticks after a walk in the woods is fairly commonplace, mostly because of the prevalence of Lyme disease -- a potentially debilitating disease spread to humans by the nefarious deer tick.
She wore a short red skirt and black leggings; periodically, she stopped to check for ticks.
He advised people to avoid wooded areas, wear long pants and socks, use tick repellent and continually check for ticks.
After being in outdoor areas where ticks are present, the recommendation is to immediately shower and change clothing, and check for ticks.
[New York Times] With Lyme disease increasing in and near the city and some ticks now carrying the deadly Powassan virus, Senator Charles D. Schumer urged New Yorkers to check for ticks after visiting city parks.
Even if they don't stick to the tape, she believes the device will make it easier to check for ticks because they will be prevented from crawling past the barrier.
But while I'm obsessively reminding them to check for ticks, I'll remind myself that these are the small costs of building stronger, more resilient, more self-directed and independent citizens of the world.
