Public health officials offer advice to prevent tick bites

HELENA - As Montanans look to enjoy the great outdoors this spring and summer, state and local public health officials urge everyone to follow a few simple steps to prevent tick bites and their illnesses: Limit, repel, and inspect.

Officials say the best way to prevent tick-borne disease is to prevent tick bites.

State and local health officials receive reports of tick-borne illnesses every year a...