Protect yourself from nasty bites. Dean Cecil broke out in hives many times and never knew what was causing it. He eventually discovered it was from eating beef and hamburgers. Even more bizarre, Dean’s doctor said the allergy was caused by a tick bite. When he pulled the tick off his body, it was a light brown tick with a white dot on its back. The most distinctive feature of the Lone Star tick is the star-like white spots seen on the adult female. While other ticks spread bacteria that cause more widely known diseases such as Lyme disease, a bite from this kind of tick can cause a variety of problems and it’s not just meat allergies you have to worry about. They can also spread diseases such as ehrlichiosis, which can damage the brain and nervous system if left untreated, and the Heartland virus, which can cause fever, fatigue and joint pain. Lone Star ticks were once found mainly in the southeastern United States, but with a warming climate and especially the increase in the local deer population, that’s changing and many northern states, and even parts of Canada, are becoming very hospitable environments for these ticks. As with other tick species, using an effective insect repellent is one of the key ways to prevent tick bites. The most effective repellents for mosquitoes and ticks contain 25 to 30 percent DEET as the active ingredient. Based on Consumer Reports’ latest exclusive testing, recommended repellents include Benz Tick & Bug Wipes, Benz Tick & Bug Wilderness Formula Pump and 3M Ultra-Thin Repellent. All eight offer good protection. Andrea Flores KCRA 3News Another convenient way to protect against ticks is to wear clothing.
Consumer Reports: Lone Star Ticks Spread Across the U.S.: What You Need to Know
It sounds like something out of a science fiction novel, but there really is a disease that causes meat allergies. It’s real, and it’s spread by an aggressive type of tick. Consumer Reports has more on the Lone Star tick and how to protect yourself from its nasty bites. The most distinctive feature of the Lone Star tick is the star-like white spots found on adult females. While other ticks spread bacteria that cause more widely known diseases, such as Lyme disease, this tick’s bite can cause a variety of problems. With this tick, it’s not just meat allergies you have to worry about. It also spreads diseases such as ehrlichiosis, which can damage the brain and nervous system if left untreated, and Heartland virus, which can cause fever, fatigue, and joint pain. Lone Star ticks were once found primarily in the southeastern United States, but that’s changing. As the climate warms and local deer populations, especially as they grow, many northern states and even parts of Canada, are becoming more hospitable to these ticks. As with other tick species, using an effective insect repellent is one of the key ways to protect yourself from tick bites. The most effective repellents for mosquitoes and ticks contain 25 to 30 percent DEET as the active ingredient. Based on Consumer Reports’ latest independent testing, the recommended repellents are Benz Tick & Insect Repellent Wipes, Benz Tick & Insect Repellent Wilderness Formula Pump, and 3M Ultrason Insect Repellent 8. All offer good protection. Thoroughly check yourself and others for ticks after coming out of the outdoors. Showering is a good way to wash off any ticks that haven’t yet attached. Another handy tick control is wearing clothing that has been treated with the insecticide permethrin. Read more of California’s top stories here | Download our app.
It may seem like something from a science fiction novel, but is there a disease that causes meat allergies? It’s real, and it’s spread by a type of aggressive tick.
Consumer Reports has more information on Lone Star ticks and how to protect yourself from their nasty bites.
The most distinctive feature of the Lone Star Tick are the star-like white spots found on adult females.
While other ticks spread bacteria that cause more widely known illnesses, like Lyme disease, a bite from this type of tick can cause a variety of problems.
Meat allergies aren’t the only concern with these mites: If left untreated, they can also spread diseases such as ehrlichiosis, which can damage the brain and nervous system, and Heartland virus, which can cause fever, fatigue, and joint pain.
Lone Star ticks were once found primarily in the southeastern United States, but that’s changing: Warming weather and increases, especially in local deer populations, are making many northern states and even parts of Canada more hospitable to the tick.
As with other tick species, using an effective insect repellent is one of the key ways to prevent tick bites. The most effective repellents for mosquitoes and ticks contain 25 to 30 percent DEET as the active ingredient.
According to Consumer Reports’ most recent independent testing, recommended repellents include Ben’s Tick & Insect Repellent Wipes, Ben’s Tick & Insect Repellent Wilderness Formula Pump, and 3M Ultrathon Insect Repellent8, all of which offer excellent protection.
After being outside, check yourself and others thoroughly for ticks. Showering is a good way to wash off any ticks that may still be present.
Another useful tick prevention measure is wearing clothing that has been treated with the insecticide permethrin.
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