As summer turns to fall, you'll still need tick protection when outdoors. Here are the best tick protection products for when you go on an adventure outdoors.
The diseases that ticks spread seem like stuff made up in horror movies. One bite from this tiny arachnid can lead to a rash, a headache, fever, fatigue, achy joints and problems with your heart and nervous system. TheUnfortunately, ticks can be active any time the temperature is above freezing. This means you still need to be vigilant and takeThe length of tick season varies depending on where you live. The closer you are to a tropical climate, the longer tick season will be.
Once a tick finds a feeding spot, it secretes a small amount of anesthetic, grabs the skin and cuts through. Because of the anesthetic, the host has no idea this is happening. The tick then inserts a feeding tube into the host — many species have a barbed feeding tube and secrete a cement-like substance that helps ensure it cannot be removed during feeding.How does a tick spread disease?
When a tick feeds, it takes in the host’s blood. If the host has any blood-borne pathogens, the tick will ingest those as well. Scientists currently believe that ticks do not die from Lyme Disease because their immune system recognizes certain fat molecules and keeps the bacteria at bay. While a tick is feeding, small amounts of saliva can get past the host's protective barrier: the skin. If this saliva has any pathogens, they can infect the host. While most tick bites are harmless, some can be life-threatening. The problem is, you won't know the difference until you start presenting symptoms. While you can have a tick tested for pathogens, the
do not recommend this because positive results do not mean you were infected. Additionally, symptoms will likely appear before you even get the test results back.Ticks like to spend their time in tall grass, brush and wooded areas. They can also live on animals. If you like to garden, hunt, go camping or even just spend time in your own backyard, you are at risk of getting a tick bite. It’s not realistic or practical to avoid doing activities you love.