Many hikers and campers enjoy spending time at Eno River State Park, but with tick bites on the rise across the Southeast, experts say a few simple precautions can help prevent serious illness.
As one of the leaders of Durham’s Boy Scout Troop 411, J.C. Kearney never heads into the woods unprepared.
“Treat your top, bottom, socks, shoes and hat with permethrin,” Kearney said. “Once it dries and you put your clothes on, treat exposed skin with Repel or OFF!”…