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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Spring has officially started in March, and with milder temperatures, we can expect ticks to occur. The School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota said that deer ticks were spreading and spreading – and that it is now time to monitor them.
Deer ticks are more of a concern than American ticks, or "wood ticks" because they are often infected with the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. But where could you find deer ticks?
Jon Oliver, an assistant professor at the university, says he is particularly careful in forest areas. Forests often have higher moisture levels, which is necessary for deer ticks. According to Oliver, adult deer ticks are active in spring and fall when temperatures are above freezing and snow is not present. From May to July, immature nymphs are usually active and are more difficult to notice because of their small size.
The school of public health says that tick-borne diseases are easier to prevent than cure. Oliver suggests using insect repellents containing DEET or even treating clothes with permethrin insecticide.
(Credit: CDC)
Tick checking is important, even if a few hours have passed since you were potentially exposed. Bacteria that cause tick-borne diseases, such as Lyme disease, usually take hours to get into your body after a tick bite. If a tick is found, the CDC says to remove it through the mouthpieces with tweezers, clean the area of the bite and remove the tick in the toilet or seal it with tape. If a fever or rash develops, see your doctor.
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