Ticks are out thick already in the Wabash Valley Here are ways you can avoid ticks if you will be out in wooded areas throughout the Wabash Valley. Posted: May 9, 2021 7:24 AM Updated: May 10, 2021 8:56 AM Posted By: David Siple WABASH VALLEY (WTHI) - We are well into the season for “Ticks”. And May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Here's what you need to know to stay prepared. Right now, ticks are in and around heavily wooded areas as well as tall grass and brush. You should wear light-colored clothing to make them easier to find on your body. Using an E.P.A. registered insect repellant containing 20% DEET is a great way to avoid getting ticks on your body. If you have one on your skin, remove it within a 24-hour period reduces the risk of potential disease transmission.