Danger! Ticks Seem to Be Everywhere in Michigan!

Ticks are no fun, in fact pure danger to us humans. These sneaky little pests seem to turn up everywhere and if they turn up on you they are nothing to mess with and ignore.

I should know because I found one lodged on me. It was is a place I would never have suspected. It was on my scalp, in my hair! Yikes!

I ignored it for a few days thinking it was just a bump or spider bite. But when is didn't go away I asked my wife, Susie, to take a look, and all hell broke loose. She went crazy, grabbed some tweezers and was able to pull it out, in tact. Yikes, again!

Here is my creepy crawler!

Andy Rent

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How did that happen? I have no idea, but it is always a scary situation and needs to be addressed immediately!

What did I do? Susie treated the tick spot with rubbing alcohol. I called my Doc, talked to a nurse, had an appointment the next day to look it over, and just to be safe and not  wait for symptoms to develop, never a good thing in my book, was prescribed Doxycycline to be proactive against possible Lyme Disease.

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Michigan is home to various tick species, with the American Dog Tick being the most prevalent. Understanding their behavior and the diseases they carry is crucial for prevention according to Michigan State University.

MSU says the most Common Tick Species are:

• American Dog Tick: Most common, active from May to November.
• Black-legged Tick (Deer Tick): Known for spreading Lyme disease.
• Lone Star Tick: Can transmit several diseases, including ehrlichiosis.
• Wood Tick: Often found in wooded areas, can carry pathogens.

HOW CAN YOU PREVENT TICKS FROM GETTING TO YOU?

• Wear long sleeves and pants when in wooded areas.
• Use insect repellent containing DEET.
• Perform tick checks after outdoor activities.
• Remove ticks promptly and properly to reduce infection risk

Good luck and stay heathy!