What you learned about removing ticks is likely wrong. Here’s the right way to do it
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Original Coverage: What you learned about removing ticks is likely wrong. Here’s the right way to do it
Ticks are prevalent in Colorado, especially during spring and early summer. The Rocky Mountain wood tick is by far the most prevalent and one that bites and transmits diseases. Prevent tick bites by staying on trail centers, using permethrin-treated clothing, and applying DEET or similar repellents. The right way to remove a tick from you or your dog is to use fine-tipped tweezers as close to the skin as possible.. If you develop a rash or fever within several weeks of removing a tick, see your health care professional, making sure to note when the bite occurred, where you most likely acquired the tick and any identifying features of the tick. It takes most ticks 12 to 24 hours to become embedded in your skin, so check clothing for ticks before entering your house.. Tumble dry clothes in a dryer on high heat for 10 minutes to kill any ticks that may be present on the clothing, or use tick and flea collars, topicals or oral tablets to remove ticks on pets. The best way to dispose of a live tick is to put it in alcohol, placing it in a sealed bag/container, wrapping it tightly in tape or flushing it down the toilet.
Ick, it’s tick season in Colorado. What to know about our most common ticks and diseases
Ticks are most active in spring and early summer and are commonly found in brushy areas. Colorado tick fever is the most common tick-borne disease in Colorado, with symptoms similar to the flu. There have been no reported cases of Lyme disease originating in the state. The tick that carries the disease, known as the blacklegged tick or deer tick, is not found in Colorado. The state is home to around 30 tick species, with the Rocky Mountain wood tick being by far the most prevalent and one that bites and transmits diseases. It is most active and does the most biting in spring before becoming dormant with warm weather in summer. Other, less common ticks include the American dog tick and brown dog tick, all of which have been found in Larimer County. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment says the ticks are common in rural areas and in urban and rural areas. The ticks are most often found in woodlands, fields and grassy areas, but they can also be found in urban areas such as parks and hiking trails. They are most common in the spring and summer, when people and dogs are out in the open for the first time of the year. Ticks can be killed by repellants containing perm
What to Do When You Find a Tick in Your House
Ticks are small, oval-shaped bugs with a flat back and no wings or antennae. Ticks are classified as arachnids, which means they have eight legs and are more closely related to mites and spiders than insects. While the bites usually aren’t painful, they can swell and be sore for days. If you suspect your ticks came from the yard (vs. picking them up on a hike), consider treating areas that could be harboring them with tick control products. Especially focus on areas where pets frequent, such as forest-lined areas and damp, shaded brush and shaded areas in the woods, like forest edges and grassy areas near roads and train tracks. The CDC also has a Tick Bite Bot to walk you through the process and determine what further care might be needed, if you’re concerned about ticks in your home or in your pets. If your pets have been playing in the tick-prone areas, apply a tick repellent on yourself and your clothing to keep them from being attracted to your skin and to your pets’. Use Tick Medication and Repellent, use tick medication to keep ticks from your pets, and check them for ticks after they’
Here’s why it could be a bad summer for disease-spreading ticks in Illinois
Experts have suggested Illinois may be seeing more and earlier tick activity. At least 15 species of ticks occur in Illinois, but only a few are likely to be encountered by people. The American dog tick can transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever, tularemia and possibly ehrlichiosis to humans. The deer tick, or blacklegged tick, has been found in many parts of the state, including central Illinois. Larvae, nymphs and adults will feed on humans and other hosts. The lone star tick is most active from April through July, and can transmitRocky Mountain spotted Fever. The brown dog tick is found through most of the country, but rarely bites humans. It is mostly found in dog kennels or in homes with dogs. The IDPH offers the following tips for those who live in or visit wooded areas or places with tall grass and weeds: Wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants and a head covering. Tuck pants cuffs in socks. Tape the area where pants and socks meet so ticks can’t crawl beneath clothing. Apply insect repellent containing 10% to 30% DEET, primarily to clothes. Walk in the center of trails to avoid brushing against weeds. Avoid sitting on
We Hate Ticks, Too. Here’s How to Protect Yourself and Prevent Bites.
About 50,000 cases of tick-borne illnesses are reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention every year. Lyme, the most prevalenttick-borne disease in the US, is potentially debilitating and can be difficult to diagnose. High-brush or wooded areas tend to harbor ticks, but it’s not just the deep woods that can be a problem. Ticks can ride along with your pets, so make sure you’re checking any indoor/outdoor animals for ticks and treating them with flea treatments for cats and dogs. The Tick Guy suggests doing fairly regularly tick checks during one of your most intimate moments of life, perhaps during a toilet seat change or when you’re sitting on the toilet to get a fresh bucket of water. TheTickSuit, a head-to-ankle cotton jumpsuit designed to be a physical barrier specifically for gardening, is available on Amazon for about $30 and goes on sale later this month in the U.S. and in Canada for around $40 and in the UK and Canada for about £30 and in Europe and Australia for around £50 and in Great Britain for £60 and in Australia for £80. It’s available in sizes 8-16
Here’s Exactly What to Do If You Find a Tick on You
April marks the start of tick season across the U.S. The nation’s tick population has exploded in recent years, largely driven by climate change. Ticks are best known for spreading Lyme disease, an illness that can cause flu-like symptoms, body aches, fatigue, and more. The creatures’ bites can spread a range of rarer illnesses, including Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Powassan virus disease, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, and alpha-gal syndrome, according to the CDC. If you do find a tick on yourself, don’t panic. The vast majority of tick bites do not lead to disease, for several reasons, says Stephen Rich, executive director of the New England Center of Excellence in Vector-borne Diseases, a consortium of experts who specialize in tick- and mosquito-borne illnesses. The internet is full of quirky tick-removal tactics, but there’s no need to overcomplicate matters, Rich says, just grab a pair of tweezers, close to the skin, and pull off the tick. If the tick is already embedded in your skin, remove it as soon as possible, just in case it is carrying bacteria or other pathogens, he
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- Original: What you learned about removing ticks is likely wrong. Here’s the right way to do it
- Ick, it’s tick season in Colorado. What to know about our most common ticks and diseases
- What to Do When You Find a Tick in Your House
- Here’s why it could be a bad summer for disease-spreading ticks in Illinois
- We Hate Ticks, Too. Here’s How to Protect Yourself and Prevent Bites.
- Here’s Exactly What to Do If You Find a Tick on You
Source: https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2025/05/15/how-to-remove-a-tick-safely-colorado/83625778007/