Expect To See More Ticks In Florida This Summer
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission is sending out a warning. They’re expecting an increase in ticks. Ticks can carry deadly illnesses, including Lyme Disease. Worried you’ve been bitten by…
390650 01: A Close Up Of An Adult Female, An Adult Male, Nymph And Larva Tick Is Shown June 15, 2001. Ticks Cause An Acute Inflammatory Disease Characterized By Skin Changes, Joint Inflammation, And Flu-Like Symptoms Called Lyme Disease.
(Photo By Getty Images)Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission is sending out a warning.
They're expecting an increase in ticks.
Ticks can carry deadly illnesses, including Lyme Disease. Worried you've been bitten by a tick? Here's what you should look for: a bull's eye-type lesion.
If you need to remove a tick, follow these tips:
Use fine-tipped tweezers to grab the tick as close to your skin's surface as possible.
Do not use vaseline, a match, nail polish or any other kooky remedies to remove a tick.
Never crush a tick with your fingers.
Wash your hands and the bite area with soap and water.
AND...Don't forget to check your pets regularly for ticks.
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