Ticks are some of the most irritating pests and can also be some of the most dangerous. Along with being extremely invasive, ticks can carry Lyme disease and a handful of other harmful conditions. Because of how troublesome ticks can be, it’s important to have some knowledge about how to deal with these pests. However, there’s a lot of misinformation about ticks and their bites. Below, we’ll look at some common tick-related myths, reasons to ignore them, and how our tick control company protects Myrtle Beach, SC, residents from these harmful pests.<\/p>\n
There’s a long list of myths out there surrounding ticks and how to deal with them. Here are a few of the most common:<\/p>\n
1. Once ticks bite you, you’re infected with a disease.<\/strong><\/p>\n Although disease is certainly a risk from a tick bite, it’s not guaranteed. Not all ticks are carriers of disease. And even if you’re bitten by a tick carrying a disease, a bite doesn’t necessarily mean a disease was transmitted. Ticks need to be attached to you for at least three hours to transmit disease, so it’s important to regularly check yourself for these pests when outdoors.<\/p>\n 2. Use chemicals or heat to get ticks off of you.<\/strong><\/p>\n There are many myths about how to coerce ticks into releasing from your skin. However, many of these can lead to skin damage through irritation or burns. Also, damaging ticks, while attached to you, can push their saliva deeper into the wound, increasing the chances of disease transmission. To remove ticks, just grab them with tweezers and pull them off your skin without twisting.<\/p>\n 3. If you’re infected with Lyme disease, a ring-shaped rash will form.<\/strong><\/p>\n Although one of the potential symptoms of Lyme disease is a ring-shaped rash, you can contract the disease without getting a rash. If you’re concerned about tick-borne diseases after a bite, reach out to a healthcare professional.<\/p>\n Working with our tick control company means getting results you can rely on. We use a time-tested approach and proven products to bring dependable protection to our neighbors located throughout the following communities:<\/p>\nHow Our Tick Control Company Protects Myrtle Beach Residents<\/h2>\n