Prevention Chart

Byldoadmin
  • Walk in the middle of trails, avoid sitting on logs and leaning on trees.
  • Wear a hat, tuck in hair if possible.
  • Wear a long-sleeved shirt fitted at the wrist.
  • Wear shoes, no bare feet or sandals.
  • Wear long pants tucked into high socks or duct tape around pants.
  • Consider Deet for skin and permethrin for clothes.
  • Wear white or light-colored clothing to make it easier to see ticks.
  • Do tick checks immediately and 3 days after outdoor activity.
  • If you find a tick, remove it carefully and save it.
  • Ask your veterinarian about protection for your furry friends.
Remove tick with tweezers. Pull straight out as close to the skin as possible. Save tick in container and call doctor.

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