It's Tick Season! Here are some tips to stay safe from them.


    Tick season is a time of worry about many people. Tick's can appear and every U.S. state, and some can carry Lymes disease. All ticks are different, some are more dangerous than others, and others are completely harmless. It's important to take the same precautions for every tick so that you don't get hurt or sick, and it's also important to protect yourself from ticks, which is what I'll be discussing today.

    Like discussed earlier, ticks are dangerous. However, it's important not to panic if a tick bites you. If a tick does bite you, you need to;

1; Remove the tick - Grab the tick close to your skin and PULL, not twist.
2; Clean the Area - Clean the area of the tick bite with soap and water or rubbing alcohol.
3; Save the Tick - Although it sounds weird, save the tick in a plastic container in the case you need to show it to your doctor.

    If you take these precautions, you should be fine. However, if you develop rash, fever, or flu-like symptoms a few days after the bite, go see a doctor and make sure to bring the tick with you in the case that they need it.

To prevent being bit by a tick, you can follow the following procedures; 

- Wear long pants & long sleeve shirts. Wearing brighter colors is a plus because it helps you spot ticks easier.

-Spray your close with a tick repellant (like Ben's 100 Tick Repellant).

-Stay on the trail, as ticks won't be able to get on you as easily with a clear path.

-DO TICK CHECKS, they're the most important thing to do to make sure you didn't get bit by a tick without you knowing. Check knees, ears, armpits, waistband, and hairline.

    Following these procedures to prevent a tick from biting you and removing a tick correctly will help to keep you safe in the outdoors. Keep outdoorsing!

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