INFORMATION ON TICK PREVENTION:

Posted by Admin on 15. December 2009 14:38

INFORMATION ON TICK PREVENTION:

Lyme disease is a tick-borne sickness with symptoms such as: fever, rash, body aches and chills.  In some cases a patient might experience a great amount of weakness and sometimes even temporary paralysis.  In most cases this is not permanent, and will go away as the patient improves.

What can be done to prevent you and your loved ones including your pets from encountering ticks and Lyme disease?

There is definitely no need to stay trapped inside in order to protect yourself and your family from these pests.  There are so many beautiful areas to hike and play in Fort Collins and within the surrounding Colorado regions that simple steps can be taken to make sure you are protected from tick bites and infections.

First, you need to avoid tick infested areas that are deep woods and places where deer will dwell and reside. Remember when hiking wear light colored clothing and long sleeve shirts and pants, and always perform a tick inspection after returning home, to include your clothing as well.

One last tip of advice is about your pets, remember they too can carry ticks, and they should be checked daily and often.   There are repellents that are on the market and available to the public to ward off ticks just remember that these repellents need to be washed away after returning home.  Following these tips and a little knowledge can go a long way and keep you and your family safer from ticks and encountering a possible problem with Lyme disease.