Summertime Health 2

Another nasty bug is one that is rather covert-the tick. They are very small, varying from the size of a poppy seed to the size of a sesame seed, making them very difficult to detect. To add to the challenge, their bite is painless. Ticks are commonly found in and near areas with trees, shrubs, tall grass or piles of leaves.

We often think of ticks being “country dwellers” but they can also be found in the city, in your backyard. Ticks are transferred to us when we brush up against the grasses, leaves, shrubs, etc. Ticks can be also spread to humans through transfer from pets. Because ticks can carry Lyme disease it is very important to prevent, check and take quick action if bitten.