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Ticks
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2007
Mark Burchick/Frank D.
THINK TICKS!
Ticks need to be on our minds here in
Maryland year-round.
Ticks can be associated with Lyme
disease. Even with the risk of infection
being slight, minimize
the chance of tick bites and encounters
and avoid these diseases. Keep
enjoying the outdoors life!
Use a
bit of rubbing alcohol or nail polish
remover to bring this trouble-maker to
the surface,
if imbedded. Then, grasp it firmly
and pull evenly forward with a "tug" to
pull free from human treat.
Make sure you get it all! Nice
part of outdoor life...but it could be
worse.
They could be the size of skunks.
Ticks – SOME TIPS!
from your
friends at
whaticaught.com
Avoid – Tall, patchy, grassy areas. If you do cruise down
such a path,
check
yourself and
brush of
swiftly
after
emerging
from your
jungle run.
Cover – One simple way to avoid tick bites, is not to become
their
dinner.
Dress well,
and cover
up.
Hats are
always
recommended,
and good
socks.
Neck areas
are also in
need of
attention.
Very
overlooked.
Keep Them Away! -
Use a
deterrent
with DEET.
Get the best
out there
and do not
comprise
with quality
or price,
here.
Remove - Use sticky tape for unattached ticks. Embedded ticks
should be
removed ASAP
since the
infection
risk
increases
with
duration of
attachment.
Use
tweezers,
but make
sure to
sterilize
them first
if possible.
If you
have alcohol
available,
place some
on a napkin
and then
lightly
compress to
tick spot.
That will
drive it up
to the
surface for
a better
grip (nail
polish
remover
works well
for this).
Grasp firmly
as close to
the skin as
possible and
gently but
firmly pull
the tick
straight
out. Make
sure you get
all of the
tick parts.
Wash with
soap and
water
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