{"id":3110,"date":"2017-06-19T08:00:53","date_gmt":"2017-06-19T13:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flagshipinsuranceservices.com\/?p=679"},"modified":"2020-04-27T07:57:25","modified_gmt":"2020-04-27T12:57:25","slug":"are-you-ready-for-the-tick-invasion-heres-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flagshipinsuranceservices.com\/index.php\/2017\/06\/19\/are-you-ready-for-the-tick-invasion-heres-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Are you ready for the tick invasion? Here\u2019s what you need to know."},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s been reported in the news that the 2017 tick season is going to be worse than usual. If you’re wondering why they’re anticipating such a bad season, there’s some supporting evidence.
\nThis year, our Midwest winter was on the mild side. While this led to less shoveling and warmer temperatures, it also allowed ticks to thrive and emerge earlier than they typically do. Mice are often hosts for ticks and because there’s a shortage, ticks are looking for other species to prey on … humans and pets!
\nRegions that will be most affected this year are the Northeast, mid-Atlantic, and the upper Midwest.
\nAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a bite by an infected tick causes approximately 300,000 infections each year.
\nIf you plan to enjoy camping and other outdoor activities this summer, you should know:
\nWhere they live;
\nHow to protect yourself and your pets;
\nHow to perform daily checks; and
\nSymptoms of Lyme disease.<\/strong>
\nWhere they live?<\/strong>
\nTicks live in wooded or grassy areas.
\nHow to protect yourself and your pets<\/strong>
\nAvoid wooded or grassy areas.<\/strong> Walk in the center of trails.
\nBuy an appropriate repellant.<\/strong> The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends using repellents that contains 20% or more DEET. If you use a repellant with DEET, please follow product directions carefully, especially when applying it on children. To find a repellent appropriate for you and your family, visit the United States Environmental Protection Agency website.
\nWear proper clothing.<\/strong> If venturing into the woods, wear long pants, shirts, and closed toe shoes. Also, consider treating your clothing and other gear with 0.5% permethrin.
\nKeep an eye on your pets.<\/strong> Avoid letting them run freely if you’re camping in a woods or near tall grasses. While this may not be as fun for them, it can help prevent tick bites. In addition, talk to your veterinarian about using tick collars and other possible treatments.
\nConduct inspections.<\/strong> Before entering your home, cabin, or camper, look at your clothing to make sure you don\u2019t see any creepy crawlies. Also, inspect your pets.
\nTake a shower or bath.<\/strong> Wash your body soon after you come inside to remove ticks that may be crawling on your skin.
\nWash your clothing appropriately.<\/strong> Wash your clothes immediately after coming in from outside using hot water to kill the ticks. If hot water isn’t an option, wash them in a colder temperature, and then dry them for approximately 60 minutes using high heat. If you can\u2019t wash your clothes at all, put them in the dryer on high heat for 10 minutes.
\nHow to perform daily checks<\/strong>
\nExamine your body daily. Ticks like warm areas of the body.
\nCheck for ticks:<\/strong>
\nUnder your arms;
\nBehind your knees;
\nIn your hair and around your ears;
\nInside your belly button; and
\nBetween your legs.
\nSymptoms of Lyme disease<\/strong>
\nWhile not everyone experiences the same symptoms, here are some early signs of the disease.
\nA red circular rash that extends out from the site of the bite;
\nFacial palsy;
\nPain in muscles, joints, and tendons;
\nHeart palpitations and dizziness; and
\nFlu-like symptoms that may include headache, fever, and overall body soreness.
\nIf left untreated after several months, the disease will progress and the symptoms may get worse.
\nIf you think you\u2019ve been bitten by a tick or have Lyme disease, please seek medical attention immediately. Untreated Lyme disease can be deadly.
\nFor more information, visit the CDC\u2019s website.
\nSources:
\nhttp:\/\/www.pestworld.org\/news-hub\/pest-articles\/the-year-of-the-tick\/
\nhttps:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/features\/lymedisease\/index.html<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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