Ticks in Southern Indiana

Due to certain natural conditions, primarily the incredible wet spring, the tick population in southern Indiana is at an epidemic level. As a hiker, this is one of the worst years for ticks that I can remember. I've gathered some info and product links to help educate people about ticks and the diseases they carry.

http://sibiketrails.blogspot.com/search?q=ticks
http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/pccommonticks.htm
http://www.ehow.com/how_2257_remove-ticks-pets.html