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How do Deer Ticks become infected?
Date: 08.01.2010
In the Northeastern United States, Deer Tick Larvae hatch from eggs in late June. Each female deer tick produces about 1500 larvae.
In August, they begin to attach and feed on anything they can find. Rodents such as White-footed mice and chipmunks are the prime targets for these tiny blood suckers. Rodents carry pathogens that cause Lyme Disease, Babesiosis, and Human Anaplasmosis. Deer ticks become infected as Larvae when they ingest these pathogens from rodents along with their blood meal.
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Permethrin-treated Clothing repels and kills ticks
This video show's how well Permethrin treated clothing repels and kills ticks.
Applying Clothing Repellent via the Soaking Method
This video demonstrates how to apply Permethrin to your clothing using the soaking method.
Applying Clothing Repellent via the Spray Method
This video demonstrates how to apply Permethrin to your clothing with the spray method.
Control Ticks In Your Yard
which may cause infected blood and fluid from the tick to splatter onto the skin (and possibly into the hole the tick has made). If the tick does rip, be sure to use antiseptic wipes around the tick-bite site. Click image to watch the animation
Remove A Tick Safely
So, you've found a tick biting and you want to get it off. To have the best chance of preventing disease transmission, it is important to remove the tick RIGHT AWAY ..... and, to do it SAFELY. It is best to use a pointy tweezer so you can grab the tick as close to the skin as possible. The animation will show what is likely to happen if you use a pointy tick removal tweezer and proper technique. Remember, it is always best to disinfect the area before starting and again, after removing the tick.
Are you concerned about the serious health threat caused by ticks?
Would you like to make appropriate tick-borne diseases prevention programming more widely available? If you answered yes to these questions, please consider supporting the Tick Encounter Resource Center at the University of Rhode Island. Proceeds help support tick-bite prevention programs.