Ticks are back active right now, but luckily there are several ways to avoid bites

Ticks are back active right now, but luckily there are several ways to avoid bites

In the event of a tick bite, remove the insect from the skin as soon as possible, taking care to do it with tweezers without crushing it.

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Ready for the holidays? But what to pack if we will go on long excursions in the open air? A safe repellent spray, but also a couple of tweezers. They will serve in case the ticks decide to join in the fun!





Tiny arachnids can actually attach themselves to us or our pets, sucking blood and potentially transmitting disease. What is there to know then?

Also read: If it's too hot, ticks prefer humans to dogs. New harmful effect of changing climate

First, keep one thing in mind: ticks need a somewhat humid environment, so they don't dry out or dehydrate. You probably won't find them in the middle of a large sunny lawn, but rather along a mowed path in a park, where the shorter grass meets the taller grass. Ticks are also common in wooded areas.

In short, with the arrival of the hot season, not only fleas and mosquitoes, but also ticks return to the fore, with the possibility of transmitting to our animal friends but also to us humans various diseases, such as:

  • Lyme borreliosis (Read also: Lyme disease: everything you need to know about tick bites)
  • canine ehrlichiosis
  • the throbbing fever
  • tularemia
  • Q fever
  • babesiosis
  • viral encephalitis

What to do to avoid a tick bite

  • wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts
  • better if the garments are clear, so it will be easier to spot the presence of a tick on you
  • do not touch plants
  • don't go where the grass is too tall
  • at home, before taking a shower, take a good look at your skin and clothes

What to do in case of a tick bite?

  • remove the insect from the skin as soon as possible, taking care, if possible, to do it with one tweezers
  • the body of the tick should not be crushed and if its mouth is still attached, it is good to remove it with a sterile needle
  • in general, experts advise not to use alcohol or other substances and, if an infection is feared, consult a doctor. In any case, since the mint takes about 12 hours to complete the digestion of human blood and release the bacterium responsible for Lyme disease into the bloodstream, the risk of contracting the disease is virtually nil if the tick is removed within 12 hours from the puncture.
  • only after removing the tick, disinfect the bite area well and wash your hands
  • check the area for 30-40 days. In case of skin lesions or other symptoms (flu-like), contact the attending physician reporting the tick bite
  • check your dog

Other methods to remove ticks: Ticks: how to eliminate them in the safest way?



Read also:

  • Tick ​​bite: symptoms, what to do and how to remove them
  • Let's get rid of ticks with nature's remedies
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