Usually about the time you first mow the lawn and break ground on the vegetable garden they come calling in force. If you are hiking, camping or just live in rural areas; assure your pet, home and yard have proper tick repelling treatments. Doesn't hurt to have a pair of 'special' tweezers, some alcohol pads and antibacterial cream in the car if they get their teeth in you, though. We have heard some horror stories about Lyme Disease. Be vigilant-find them before they find you. The flying little and/or stinging insects are out as well.http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/article.cfm?aid=62 {How to properly remove a tick from a pet, and even yourself}