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Ticks bites can happen to everyone: animals, landscape professionals, your child and even YOU! Check out University of Manitoba's video on the proper tick removed technique.
After removing a tick, DO NOT DISPOSE of it in case you become sick a few weeks later. This will give your doctors something to test if you do become infected in order to narrow down causes and get you feeling better.
HOW TO SAFELY KEEP A TICK FOR POTENTIAL TESTING LATER
Submerse the tick alcohol to kill it, then place it in a sealed bag/container, wrapping it tightly in tape. Never crush a tick with your fingers to kill it.
HOW TO AVOID TICK BITES
- Cover as much of your body as possible when working or playing in grassy or wooded areas. Wear a hat, a long-sleeved shirt, and long pants with the legs tucked into your socks. Keep in mind that it is easier to spot ticks on light-colored clothes
- Use insect repellents, such as products with DEET
- Protect Your Lawn with proper lawn care techniques
HOW TO CHECK FOR TICKS
- After spending time outside near potential tick environments, take a shower and thoroughly inspect yourself, including your groin, head, and underarms. Seek help and have someone check your back and neck. Use a fine- toothed comb in your hair or have someone check your scalp.
- If you find or suspect ticks on clothing, put your clothes in a hot dryer or hang them out in the sun on a hot day for at least 15 minutes. The heat can kill the ticks.
- NOTE: Inspect for ticks on any lawn care equipment, camping gear or other items you may have used while outdoors because ticks can be on them as well.
- If your children like to play outside, check them daily for ticks, especially during the summer months.
- NOTE: Ticks are not very large and can sometimes be mistaken for a scab. Be thorough in you tick search.
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References:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27McsguL2Og
http://www.webmd.com/first-aid/tc/how-to-remove-a-tick-overview#1
https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/removing_a_tick.html
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California Department of Public Health
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