#Tick Ticks

Not every tick carries Lyme disease, but some do—and that’s why every tick bite should be taken seriously. Learn what to do after a tick bite, when to see a doctor, why saving the tick matters, and how early action can prevent complications.

A video demonstration of what happens when a tick bites you and how to properly remove it! When a tick bites you, its saliva enters your bloodstream. A tick can secrete a cement like substance, which helps attach to their host skin. Anticoagulants, prevent blood clotting, ensuring smooth feeding. Anesthetics, numb the bite area, reducing pain and detection. Immune suppressors, weaken your immune response, helping the tick feed undetected. #LymeDisease #Ticks #Lyme #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain

I HAD A HUGE TICK ON ME!! Please take this as a sign, even if you don’t regularly see ticks they can be right in your backyard!! Do tick checks often!! With TiCK MiTT, a few swipes can keep you and your loved ones safe from Lyme disease. #fyp #lymedisease

🕷 Found a tick? Remove it safely. Ticks need to be removed quickly - but doing it the wrong way can increase the risk of disease transmission. Safe removal methods: ✅ Fine-tipped tweezers: Grasp the tick close to the skin and pull straight up with steady pressure. Do not twist, jerk, or squeeze the tick’s body. ✅ Tick removal tool: Follow the instructions that come with the tool ✅ No tool? You can use dental floss or fine thread to loop around the mouthparts and pull gently upwards. After removal: ✅ Clean the bite site and wash your hands. ✅ Dispose of the tick in a tissue and squash it, or flush it away. Never: burn, freeze, crush, or cover a tick - this can force fluids into your body and increase infection risk. Full guidance: https://lymediseaseuk.com/tick-removal/ #LymeDisease #TickAwareness #OutdoorSafety #LymePrevention #HealthTips

Do you know how to properly remove a tick? And what do you with it?⤵️ Resharing this important reminder: if you find a tick on you, here’s how to properly remove it! ✅ Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible ✅ Pull upward with steady, even pressure (don’t twist!) ✅ Clean the bite area and your hands with rubbing alcohol or soap and water ✅ Never crush a tick with your fingers. Save the tick for testing in a small bottle or plastic bag with a damp piece of tissue. If you’ve been bitten, you can send the tick to test and determine if the tick is carrying the pathogens that can lead to tick-borne illness to the following organizations: * Igenex: https://igenex.com/product/tick-test/ * Tick Report: https://www.tickreport.com/ Save this post + share with someone who loves the outdoors 🌿 Your health matters. Learn what to do if bitten by a tick: ➡️ Click link in bio ➡️Click menu >Lyme Basics >Personal Protection

Understand how ticks behave and keep yourself safe from Lyme Disease and other infections. Did you know that due to changing warm air migration patterns and habitat expansion, biting insects like ticks and mosquitoes are becoming more prevalent with longer active seasons? Lyme from ticks alone impacts hundreds of thousands of people in North America. While prevention is the best form of protection, know where to check yourself (daily) for ticks if you’re spending time outside. #tickseason #ticks #hunting #camping #mosquitoes

Don't just yank a tick! It saws, spits anesthetic, and uses a barbed harpoon to dig in. Pulling can leave the head, causing infection. A red ring needs medical attention. #TickRemoval #HealthTips #MedicalFacts #InfectionPrevention #FirstAid #OutdoorSafety #Wellness #TickBites

How to dress tick safe 🤣🤦🏽‍♀️#lymedisease #lymediseaseawareness #tick

She showed up to her date with a tick embedded behind her ear 😱😱 If it feels embedded… it probably is. Don’t wait! Embedded ticks should be removed ASAP to lower the risk of tick-borne diseases. Always check behind your ears, hairline, and neck. #tickbornedisease #tickcheck

Why Does Never Pull A Tick Like This... ... When you find a tick, the goal is to get it out quickly and cleanly without stressing the bug out. ​If you stress a tick, it often "regurgitates" its stomach contents (and any pathogens like Lyme disease) directly into your bloodstream. ​Here is exactly how you should NEVER pull a tick, and what to do instead. ​❌ The "Never" List: What Not to Do ​Avoid these common myths at all costs. They increase your risk of infection significantly: ​Don't Burn It: Using a hot match or cigarette won't make it "back out." It will just burn the tick (and you), causing it to vomit into the wound. ​Don't Paint It: Covering it in nail polish or petroleum jelly (Vaseline) to "smother" it is a myth. Ticks breathe very slowly; they can survive for hours like this, giving them more time to pass on diseases. ​Don't Twist It: Twisting or jerking the tick often snaps the body off, leaving the mouthparts embedded in your skin like a splinter. ​Don't Use Your Bare Fingers: You can accidentally crush the tick, exposing yourself to its fluids through small cuts on your hands. Credit...@Macro3D ...#healthier #wellnessjourney #usareels #healthyliving

As the weather warms up, ticks become more active — and more prevalent. 🌿☀️ Knowing the signs and symptoms of tick bites is key to protecting your family and pets. Keep an eye out for: • Redness or a bullseye-shaped rash • Itching or irritation at the bite site • Fever, fatigue, or body aches • Headaches or swollen lymph nodes Ticks thrive in tall grass, wooded areas, and even your own backyard. Don’t wait until you find one attached — prevention is always better than treatment. 📞 Give us a call now to schedule your tick treatment and enjoy your yard with peace of mind.

If you’ve had a tick bite (or even just tick exposure) and you’re still not feeling like yourself, it’s worth knowing about rickettsia. Rickettsia is a group of bacteria that can be carried by ticks in Australia, and for some people it can trigger a pretty intense inflammatory illness. The tricky part is that not everyone remembers a bite, and symptoms can look like a “random virus” at first. Early recognition matters because the sooner you connect the dots, the sooner you can get the right testing and a clear plan. If you’re stuck in the cycle of “I’ll wait and see”, let’s look at your symptoms, history, and next steps properly. Book a consultation via the link in bio.