Ticks have quickly become the most dangerous pest in the United States. While mosquito-borne illnesses like West Nile virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) have been making all the news, ticks are the critters that pose the most imminent threat. Fall is a very active time for ticks as they search for a warm place (or body) where they can overwinter. Here are a few fall tick prevention tips to protect your family from these dangerous pests.