![]() ![]() ![]() The most common species here in Saskatchewan is the American dog tick, or Dermacentor variabilis, which don’t carry Lyme disease. Different species of ticks can carry different diseases, say experts, and knowing how to identify and remove ticks safely is a matter of public health. Ticks can be very tiny, so it’s important to be thorough. Perform a full tick check on yourself, children, and your pets, and even shower or bathe to wash off loose ticks.Īnother easy way to ensure ticks don’t bother you after you’ve returned home is to put the clothes you were wearing outdoors in the hot dryer or hang them in the sun for at least 15 minutes. When returning home, the first thing to do is search for ticks on both your body and in any gear that went with you outdoors. Taking precautionary measures when outside - such as wearing long pants tucked into socks and closed-toed shoes, and avoiding contact with tall grass and bush - are simple ways to prevent ticks from coming home with you.Įxperts also recommend wearing light-coloured clothing to easily see ticks crawling on you, and to spray insect repellent that contains DEET or Icaridin, especially on your legs and feet. Ticks tend to thrive in tall grass, brush, or wooded areas. Ticks are generally very active in May and June and can remain prevalent until fall, said the Ministry of Health, and it's important for people to protect themselves from the risk of tick-borne diseases. With warm weather finally settling in, plenty of people will be spending more time outside as of late - which means now is the time to start doing routine tick checks after an afternoon spent enjoying nature. ![]()
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