View the video below from the New York State Department of Health to see how to properly remove a tick. Mark the date that you noticed the tick on your calendar so that you can accurately report the date of exposure to your doctor if you become ill. Also, using home remedies such as nail polish, petroleum jelly, or a hot match will increase the risk of agitating the tick and allow for the transmission of bacteria. So take care not the squeeze the tick's body or pull the tick out using finger nails. The bacteria that causes Lyme disease is found in the stomach of the tick. Removing the tick properly and as soon as possible reduces the risk of disease transmission. If you do find an embedded tick remove it as soon as possible using fine tipped tweezers, and clean the area thoroughly with soap and water or rubbing alcohol. Make a habit of checking your pets, children, and yourself, for ticks after spending time outdoors.Ĭlick here for more information on preventing tick bites.Shower and change clothes as soon as possible after coming in from outdoors.Wear light colored clothes to make it easier to spot ticks crawling on you.Do not sit on the ground, stone walls, or near a wood pile.Walk on cleared trails and avoid tall grass, brush, and leaf litter.
Use insect repellent on skin and clothing when outdoors.Talk to your veterinarian to find out which product is right for your pet. It gets its name from the distinct pattern of red circles that appears on the skin around the tick bite. This rash usually appears between 3 to 30 days after the original bite.
Make sure you use an appropriate flea and tick treatment year round. The most noticeable symptoms after getting bitten by a deer tick is usually redness around the area in the shape of a bullseye and some itching. The bullseye rash, scientifically known as erythema migrans (EM), is the classic presentation of Lyme disease after being bitten by an infected deer tick. The best way to prevent Lyme disease is to take measures to reduce tick habitat and prevent tick bites. Those who spend a significant amount of time doing outdoor activities or gardening are most at risk. During early stages of development, ticks are very small, and may not be easily noticed. Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium, which is carried by the black-legged deer tick. In 2018, Yates County had 32 reported cases. The incidence of Lyme disease in Western New York is on the rise.
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