They hide in trees, bushes, and tall grass to avoid being seen. But these tiny spider-like bugs are more than just a bother; they can spread diseases like tularaemia, Lyme disease, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, which can be fatal.
To keep yourself and your family safe, you need to know about ticks. Ticks go through three steps of development: larva, nymph, and adult. The larva feeds on a host and then changes into a nymph that can spread disease.
If ticks get into your house, carefully remove them and think about hiring a pest control service. Ticks can get into your home on your pets, clothes, or gear.
Sometimes it’s hard to tell ticks apart. They have long legs and little bumps on their brown or black bodies. Adult ticks can get as big as peas after they eat.
Do these easy things to keep ticks away:
After being outside, check yourself, your pets, and your gear.
Wear clothes that protect you and use repellents.
Before going inside, you should take a shower.
To get rid of ticks, dry clothes on high heat.
Keep your yard well-kept and free of weeds.
Lemon and eucalyptus oils are natural ways to keep ticks away, but be careful when using them.
Ticks can live for up to three years, which means they are always a health risk. Black-legged ticks carry Lyme disease, which can hurt the heart, nerves, and joints.
Being careful is very important as tick numbers rise because of warmer weather and habitat loss. You can protect your family’s health by learning about ticks and taking simple steps.
Do these things to stay safe:
Checking for ticks often
Using repellents and clothes that protect
How to keep your house and yard tick-free
Seeking medical help if you think a tick-borne illness is spreading
Keeping up with bug risks and how to avoid them
