I like to think of myself as someone who loves and understands all creatures. Even spiders and snakes don\u2019t bother me\u2014but ticks are the exception.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ll admit it: I wouldn\u2019t miss them if they disappeared. They\u2019re not just annoying and skin-crawling; they can be dangerous, carrying diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Depending on where you live, the season, and whether you have pets, you may see them often.<\/p>\n
So what should you do if you find a tick in your home?<\/p>\n
Identify and isolate<\/strong> Protect yourself<\/strong> Clean thoroughly<\/strong> Remove the tick<\/strong> Monitor the bite<\/strong> I like to think of myself as someone who loves and understands all creatures. Even spiders and snakes don\u2019t bother me\u2014but ticks are the exception. I\u2019ll admit it: I wouldn\u2019t miss them if they disappeared. They\u2019re not just annoying and skin-crawling; they can be dangerous, carrying diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever….<\/p>\n
Figure out what type of tick it is and keep kids and pets away from the area.<\/p>\n
Wear gloves and long sleeves so the tick can\u2019t latch onto your skin.<\/p>\n
Wash any clothing or bedding it touched on high heat. Vacuum carefully, especially in corners and crevices.<\/p>\n
Use fine-tipped tweezers to grab it close to the skin and pull upward slowly without twisting. Clean the bite with alcohol or soapy water. Kill the tick with alcohol or flush it.<\/p>\n
Keep an eye on the bite area and watch for any symptoms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"