Tick-Borne Diseases on the Rise
Tick-Borne Diseases on the Rise By Horizon Pest Control Many of those who are from the Northeast are familiar with Lyme disease, as it is
Ticks thrive in warm, humid weather and start coming out in huge numbers during spring and summer. Despite your best efforts, it can be hard to avoid tick bites during these times of the year, especially if you spend a lot of time outdoors hiking or camping.
If one of these arachnids latches onto you or a beloved pet to get a blood meal, it’s essential that you know how to remove it correctly.
There are many tools available to remove ticks effectively, but according to the CDC and AKC, a common pair of fine-tipped tweezers will do. Here’s how to remove a tick with a pair of tweezers:
Note: If the mouth-part does break off and end up in the skin, and if you cannot remove it easily, don’t try to dig it out. Just leave it and allow the skin to heal over it.
Removing the tick as soon as possible should be your top priority to avoid disease. Do NOT attempt the following remedies that people outside the medical field suggest:
At Horizon Pest Control, our pest control professionals can thoroughly inspect your property for ticks and put the right treatments in place to eliminate the problem: (201) 447-2530.
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Where Do Ticks Come From and Where Do They Live? By Horizon Pest Control Ticks are tiny, blood-sucking arachnids that grow and survive by feeding