While pest control is easier to manage indoors, hidden dangers from insects, like ticks, outdoors also pose a threat, especially during the fall. Ticks are known to thrive for most of the year and carry an infectious bacterium, called Lyme disease, that feeds on both animals and humans. If you love the outdoors, take precautions around this time of the year and know what actions to take to guard yourself against tick bites.

Ticks Carry Lyme Disease

While ticks feast during the spring and summer months, pest control experts say you can expect them to become even more aggressive from September through November. Deer ticks are common carriers of Lyme disease, a bacterial infection that can lead to recurring heart, joint, and muscular problems in humans if left untreated.

How to Prevent Tick Bites

When it comes to ticks, preventing bites should be a priority. In order to spread bacteria from Lyme disease, ticks will need to attach themselves to a human for at least 36 hours. It’s often a good idea to check yourself, your family, and even pets for ticks after being outdoors. If possible, wear long sleeves and pants in lighter colors to spot a tick more easily. Using insect repellent with DEET can also prevent bites.

Treating Tick Bites

If you spot a tick on your skin, remove it with tweezers immediately. Make sure to wash the area to avoid the spread of bacteria. If a rash appears on the bitten area that looks like a bulls-eye, seek medical attention as soon as possible. Also seek medical attention when classic signs of Lyme disease infection appear such as fatigue, headaches, and flu-like symptoms.

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