Ticks are commonly found in outdoor public spaces like forests and parks. However, tick problems aren’t limited to far off wooded areas and prevention methods such as applying insect repellent aren’t the only tick precautions people should take. For homeowners, protecting your property from a tick infestation is just as important when it comes to staying safe and healthy. While at first you might not think of your backyard as a potential tick habitat, these pests can wind up on your property in a number of different ways, from being carried in by wandering wildlife to creeping in from nearby foliage.