Ticks

Black-legged ticks, or deer ticks, attach themselves to animals or humans and proceed to obtain their blood meal by biting the victim.
Identification
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Ticks are orange-brown with dark legs
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Flat, broad oval shape
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1/8 inch long
Environment
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Ticks live in low lying areas such as grass, shrubs, and bushes while waiting for a passing host to attach on to
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Female ticks have about 3,000 eggs in the spring
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Ticks feed on humans, mice, squirrels, raccoons, skunks, dogs, and birds
Threats
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Tick bites can cause irritation around the site of the bite, allergic reaction, or mouth parts can remain in the host’s skin when the tick is removed
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Ticks are known to transfer Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and babesiosis
Treatment
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When in wooded areas or tall grass, wear long pants, long sleeves, and closed toed shoes
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Use a bug repellent that contains DEET
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Keep grass and other vegetation on your property cut and maintained
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Inspect yourself for ticks after being outdoors
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Inspect your pets for ticks after being outdoors
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If ticks are found on you or pets, use tweezers to remove with slow, gentle, upward pressure
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