What To Do If You've Been Bitten By A Tick

Being bitten by a tick is incredibly annoying. Usually, people do not find out they have been bitten until hours after coming inside. Today, we will be talking about how to avoid tick bites and what you should do if a tick bites you.

If you are here seeking treatments to deter yard pests, contact Miche Pest Control. We love working with community members and offer excellent pest control options. We are confident that one of our service plans will meet your need.

What Exactly Is A Tick?

A tick is a small parasitic arachnid that feeds on the blood of humans and animals. Several types of ticks live up and down the east coast. The most common ticks in our region are American dog ticks, brown dog ticks, blacklegged ticks, gulf coast ticks, and lone star ticks. Each of these local bugs looks slightly different and spreads a different subset of diseases. Here are some of the common diseases these pests spread:

• Lyme disease

• Anaplasmosis

• Babesiosis

• Rocky Mountain spotted fever

• Ehrlichiosis

• Powassan virus disease

• Borrelia mayonii disease

• Tularemia

The biggest question is, how do ticks transmit these diseases to humans? Here is what you need to know to stay safe.

Do All Ticks Bite?

All ticks bite. They need to draw blood from people and animals. What you might not know about tick bites is that they last longer than you might think. When these pests bury their heads under human skin, they settle for the long haul. It is not uncommon for ticks to feed for 36 to 48 hours before detaching naturally; interestingly, it takes this long. Another interesting fact is that ticks don't transmit diseases until close to the end of this process. Do not use this as an excuse to have ticks bite you more often. There is always the chance you will miss one of these pests and get sick shortly after. 

Four Little-Known Facts About Ticks

There is a lot of information about ticks. These pests are widely studied, especially by medical professionals. To pull things together for you today, here are four little-known facts about ticks you might not know:

1. Many species of ticks prefer dogs over humans. Two examples are the American dog tick and the brown dog tick, meaning you are more likely to have a problem with ticks if you own a dog.

2. It sometimes takes a tick multiple years to develop into an adult and get to the point where it can start reproducing.

3. Humans aren’t the only ones who can get sick from a tick bite. Pets get sick as well.

4. The best way to remove a tick is to grip it as close to your skin as possible with a pair of tweezers and pull backward steadily and firmly. 

One thing you need to know about ticks is that these pests are preventable with professional assistance. Learn more about tick control from our experts at Miche Pest Control.

What Can I Do To Remove Ticks From My Property For Good?

You do not have to live with ticks in your yard. With help from our team at Miche Pest Control, you can find freedom from these potentially dangerous pests. We have experience in the pest control industry and love helping members of our community fight back against local invasive species.

Call today to learn more about your options and schedule your home for a visit.