How can I prevent ehrlichiosis?
Since avoiding exposure to tick habitats is not entirely possible, there are several things that people can do in order to reduce the chances of getting the disease. When people are in outdoor areas where ticks are present they can apply bug repellants that contain DEET. Also, wear light colored clothing so that you could easily spot a tick. Tuck your pants into your shoes so that ticks cannot attach crawl up your pant legs.
