How to Prevent Tick Infestation?
Ticks can indeed cause a nuisance. They carry and transmit diseases like Lyme, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis and Anaplasmosis. The best solution is to avoid them. There are a number of things you should know about ticks. Their infestation can prove to be dangerous for your family and pets. Here are the tips that help you achieve that. Keep reading the blog to know more.
1. Take a shower and look for ticks: It’s important to do a quick tick check. Check areas like hair and in and around ears, belly button, and underarms.
2. Tumble dry clothing: Wear light-colored, long-sleeve shirts, pants, socks and shoes at night for extra protection. When you come from outside, put your clothes in a dryer or in hot water for 25-20 minutes. You can also wear clothing treated with permethrin spray.
3. Use a naturally-derived tick spray: The best part of these naturally derived tick sprays is they are effective and easy to use. Pick the one made from essential oils as it is natural and safe. Spray it on your clothes to keep the ticks at bay.
4. Protect your pets from ticks: Ticks can hitchhike on your dogs back and come to you. You can use tick-preventative treatment or collar for your pet.
Top Five Reasons to Stay Away from Ticks
5. Treat your yard: The following are some of the easiest ways to make your garden tick-free.
· Mow tall grass and remove weeds frequently.
· Place wood chips or gravel between woods and the lawn.
· Keep furniture away from the garden area.
To know more about DIY methods to remove ticks and fleas, read the blog Read ‘How to Prevent Your Outdoors From Tick & Flea Infestation In A Natural Way?’'
How to remove Ticks Manually?
If you see a tick attached to your skin or your pet, then follow the below instructions.
· Use a pair of tweezers to grab it.
· Pull it straight back and avoid twisting, crushing and squeezing
· Use soap and water to clean the area around your house.
It’s safe to remove the ticks from your pet’s body using natural tick spray. Don’t ignore tick-borne illnesses like rashes and infection. Read ‘Top Five Reasons to Stay Away from Ticks’’
