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Ticks can be as tiny as a poppy seed and are most often found in tall grass, brush, or wooded areas. If you find yourself hiking in nature, it's best to walk along the center of trails and avoid brushing up with vegetation where ticks tend to hang out. Naturalist Dan Hodges with the Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District says there are a few things to keep in mind that can prevent exposure to ticks this summer.