protect yourself from

tick-borne diseases

Ticks can be found in most of the United States, and may carry serious
diseases. Some of the diseases that you can get from a tick bite include:

Anaplasmosis
Babesiosis
Colorado tick fever
Ehrlichiosis
Lyme disease
Powassan encephalitis
Q fever
Rocky Mountain spotted fever
Southern tick-associated rash illness (STARI)
Tick-borne relapsing fever
Tularemia

Lyme disease is the most frequently reported tick-borne illness in the

United States. People become infected with Lyme disease through the bite
of a black-legged tick (Ixodes scapularis or pacicus) that is infected with
the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi.
Reported cases of Lyme diseaseUnited States, 2005
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Recognize the Ticks!

Some ticks can transmit more than one pathogen. The pictures below show
three of the common adult ticks found in the United States. Younger ticks
that are smaller and less distinctive may also transmit disease.
Black-legged ticks (Ixodes scapularis) can
transmit several tick-borne diseases, such as
anaplasmosis, babesiosis, and Lyme disease.

Lone star ticks (Amblyomma americanum) have

been linked to ehrlichiosis and Southern TickAssociated Rash Illness (STARI).

American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis) can

carry diseases such as Rocky Mountain spotted
fever and tularemia.

Recognize the Symptoms!

People of all ages can be infected. There is no vaccine currently available to

prevent Lyme disease or most other tick-borne diseases, so early detection and
treatment are important. Most tick-borne diseases can be treated successfully.
Early detection and treatment can prevent more serious illness.
Early symptoms of tick-borne diseases may include:
Fever Headache Fatigue Rash
See a health care provider if you develop these symptoms
after a tick bite.

For more information: http://www.cdc.gov/lyme

or call: 1-800-311-3435

take these steps to reduce your risk

Avoid Tick Bites!

1. Avoid Areas with Lots of Ticks.

Avoid wooded and bushy areas with high grass and leaf litter.
Take extra precautions late spring through early fall when ticks that
transmit disease are active.
Walk in the center of the trail when in the woods or high grass.
Ask your local health department and park or extension service about
tick infested areas to avoid.
Keep Ticks off Your Skin.
Apply insect repellent with 20% DEET or more on skin and clothing
when you go outdoors (for kids too!). Dont spray repellent on skin
under clothing.
Permethrin sprayed on clothing kills ticks on contact and provides
protection through several washings. Dont use permethrin on skin.
Cover up! Wear long pants, long sleeves, and long socks.
Light-colored clothing will help you spot ticks more easily. Tucking
pant legs into socks or boots and tucking shirts into pants help keep
ticks on the outside of clothing.
2. Perform Tick Checks!
Remove ticks from your clothes before going indoors. Wash your
clothes with hot water and dry them using high heat for at
least one hour.
Check your body and your childs body for ticks after being
outdoors, even in your own yard. Use a mirror to view all parts
of your body (in armpits, behind ears, in groin, etc.) and remove
any ticks you nd.
Safely remove ticks. Early tick removal may
reduce the risk of infection of some tick-borne
diseases. Follow the steps below to safely remove
ticks from animals and humans.
1. Use ne-tipped tweezers and protect bare
hands with a tissue or gloves to avoid contact
with tick uids.
2. Grab the tick close to the skin. Do not twist or
jerk the tick, as this may cause the mouthparts
to break off and remain in the skin.
3. Gently pull straight up until all parts of the tick are removed.
4. After removing the tick, wash your hands with soap and water or
waterless alcohol-based hand rub. Clean the tick bite with an
antiseptic such as iodine scrub, rubbing alcohol, or soap and
water.
5. Contact your healthcare provider if you develop fever, headache,
fatigue, or rash.
Use tick medicine or collars on dogs and cats. Check pets
regularly for ticks.
3. Control Ticks around Your Home and in Your Community
Create Tick-Safe Zones. Many infections happen in your own yard!
Remove leaf litter and brush around your home and at the edges of
lawns. Place wood chips or gravel between lawns and wooded areas
Mow the lawn and clear brush regularly. Keep playground equipment,
decks and patios away from yard edges and trees.

K. Stafford,

CT Agricultural
Experiment Station
New Haven

Apply pesticide to control ticks. A single application to your lawn at

the end of May or beginning of June can reduce Ixodes tick populations
by 68-100%.
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