Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTicks, though small, transmit serious diseases like Lyme disease and Alpha Gal syndrome, which can cause long-term health issues, including joint damage, neurological problems, and red meat allergies. Common tick-borne illnesses such as Lyme disease and anaplasmosis often present with flu-like symptoms, and Lyme can also cause a distinctive bull's-eye rash, requiring prompt antibiotic treatment to prevent severe complications. To prevent tick bites, individuals should use repellents, wear protective clothing, avoid tick-prone environments like tall grass and wooded areas, and conduct thorough body and pet checks after spending time outdoors. Homeowners can reduce tick populations in their yards by maintaining lawns, removing leaf litter, creating wood chip buffer zones, and considering professional pesticide applications for perimeter areas. If a tick is found, remove it immediately using fine-tipped tweezers by pulling straight up from the skin, clean the bite area, and consult a doctor if any symptoms, such as fever or rash, develop, mentioning the recent tick bite. In fullHow to avoid ticks — and what to do if one bites youMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Simple ways to reduce tick populations at home
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTicks, though small, transmit serious diseases like Lyme disease and Alpha Gal syndrome, which can cause long-term health issues, including joint damage, neurological problems, and red meat allergies. Common tick-borne illnesses such as Lyme disease and anaplasmosis often present with flu-like symptoms, and Lyme can also cause a distinctive bull's-eye rash, requiring prompt antibiotic treatment to prevent severe complications. To prevent tick bites, individuals should use repellents, wear protective clothing, avoid tick-prone environments like tall grass and wooded areas, and conduct thorough body and pet checks after spending time outdoors. Homeowners can reduce tick populations in their yards by maintaining lawns, removing leaf litter, creating wood chip buffer zones, and considering professional pesticide applications for perimeter areas. If a tick is found, remove it immediately using fine-tipped tweezers by pulling straight up from the skin, clean the bite area, and consult a doctor if any symptoms, such as fever or rash, develop, mentioning the recent tick bite. In fullHow to avoid ticks — and what to do if one bites youMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
