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Ticks & Lyme Disease
- Did you know that Nymph ticks are the size of a small dot and the larva are the size of a pin tip? Do you know what one looks like? For this information and more, check out the link below for a quick reference from the NH Department of Health & Human Services. This makes for an easy guide to keep handy as a reference.
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It’s important to know what ticks look like, how to remove them and what symptoms to look out for Lyme disease. Remember, not everyone who’s bitten will contract Lyme disease. Keep an eye out for not only the large round rash, also described as a bulls eye, but chills, a fever, headaches and muscle/joint pain 2-3 days after the bite. If you do get sick, contact your doctor immediately. For more information on Lyme disease, read these two fact sheets from the NH Department of Health & Human Services.
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Do you know the best ways to protect you and your family from tick bites? Did you know that ticks are most active from April to September? By following a few simple steps, you can protect yourself and your family from tick bites. Though these are far from fool proof, they do make a good barrier. Follow the link below to the CDC’s page to learn how to prevent tick bites.
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We already covered ways to help protect yourself and your family from tick bites but now les talk about your yard. A tick safe zone yard can happen with a little bit of creative landscaping. Check the CDC’s page for detailed information along with the Tick Management Handbook from The Connecticut Department of Public Health. Then check the EPA’s website on how to protect your pets since both Fido and Whiskers enjoy the great outdoors too!
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Lastly, if you found a tick on you or in your yard and you’re not sure what type of tick it is, you can send the tick to the NH Department of Agriculture Markets and Foods by following the instructions on the form below.
What we hope you take from this, is how important it is to be vigilant in preventing tick bites on you, your family and your pets. With any questions, please give us a call at 352-5440 or visit the NH Dept. of Health & Human Services for more information.