04/01/2026
Ticks are a hot topic right now!🌲
You think it might be too early, but they have already been out there for weeks. Just two weeks ago, Willie & I came back from a hike (we stayed on trails), and I picked 12 ticks off of me, and another 14 from Willie. Yuck!
And all these heavy rains we've been getting lately, are actually what ticks need to thrive, spread and re-populate. 🌧️
Rain actually guarantees their survival, and helps them stay alive longer. The vegetation they hide and wait for their host in, grows taller and thicker. And lastly, the hosts, such as deer, rodents, and even pets move through these areas more, spreading them all around.
What can you do? 🫵
Check yourself and your pets regularly after spending time outdoors (park, garden, forest, trails etc.).
Check yourself behind ears, neck & collar line, armpits, inside elbows, around waist & belly button, groin area, behind knees and between toes & around ankles. Same goes for your pets, the ticks love the collar & ears areas the best!
Use tick repellents, preferably eco-friendly, on both you and your pets. Keep your lawn and vegetation under control if possible and well trimmed.
Also, did you know you can send the ticks that bit you to get tested, so you can learn if they are a Lyme disease carriers?
Here is a link: https://www.ticklab.org/test-my-tick
Lastly, watch for tick born disease develeping on your pets, and if you see any of the signs as on the picture, contact your vet.
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A question for you: do you use a tick & flea collar on your pets?
If so, which one did you find working the most effective?🐾🤎
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