Tick Tip: Humboldt County Public Health Lab does tick testing

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Eureka, Ca., (KIEM)- Carriers of Lyme Disease, some ticks are among the most ill-regarded of summertime pests. In a matter of hours the black-legged variety can pass the disease on to its host, so it’s important to notice quickly if you’ve been bitten.

Ticks reside in grassy and wooded areas and look for hosts. To avoid initial contact, experts recommend tucking your pants into your socks. Repellents can be a good idea as well. 20% DEET, public health officials say, is your best bet. Ticks can also get into your home too, which can also be an issue. If this is something you have recently noticed, you don’t want to leave it too late where they are given the chance to grow. Finding a solution to this issue could be as simple as doing a quick google search into find pest control connecticut company (or one closer to where you live). This might be your best bet at finally getting rid of these unwanted pests.

But say you do find a tick on your body? What do you do? First, don’t try any wives tale remedies. Lift the tick straight out of your skin. Then, if you’re interested, you can bring it to the Humboldt County Public Health Lab for testing.

The lab will identify the tick for free. If it turns out to belong to a species that carries Lyme Disease, you can pay a fee to have the parasite tested.

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