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Malcolm Walker here and this time we
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heading out for a hike or just enjoying
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your backyard this summer. Awesome. But
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let's talk about a tiny creature you
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need to watch out for, the tick. These
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little guys aren't just a nuisance. They
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can carry some serious illnesses, most
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notably Lyme disease. But did you know
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not all ticks are the same?
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Understanding the difference can help
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keep you and your family safe. First up,
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let's meet the most infamous one, the
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blacklegged tick. It's also known as the
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deer tick. This is the primary carrier
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of Lyme disease in the eastern and
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midwestern United States. They're tiny,
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especially the young ones called nymphs,
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which are no bigger than a poppy seed.
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Because they're so small, their bites
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often go unnoticed, making them
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particularly dangerous. If you're in an
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area where these ticks are common, you
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need to be extra vigilant. Next, we have
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the American dog tick. These are a bit
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larger than blacklegged ticks and are
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more commonly found east of the Rocky
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Mountains. While they can transmit
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diseases like Rocky Mountain spotted
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fever, they are not a significant
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carrier of Lyme disease. You can often
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identify them by the ornate whitish
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markings on their backs. Then there's
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the lone star tick, which is easily
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recognizable by the single white spot on
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the back of the adult female. These
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ticks are found mostly in the
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southeastern and eastern US and are
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known to be quite aggressive biters. Ow.
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They can transmit several illnesses, but
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thankfully Lyme disease isn't one of
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them. However, a bite from a lone star
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tick has been linked to developing a red
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meat allergy in some people. Can you
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imagine? So, which one is the most
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dangerous when it comes to Lyme disease?
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Hands down, it's the black leg tick. Its
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small size and potent disease carrying
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ability make it the biggest threat.
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So, how do you protect yourself when
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you're outdoors? Use an EPA approved
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insect repellent. Wear light colored
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clothing to make it easier to spot ticks
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and tuck your pants into your socks.
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After coming inside, do a full body tick
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check. Look in your hair, under your
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arms, behind your knees, and even in
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your belly button. Don't forget to check
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your pets and gear, too. If you find a
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tick, remove it promptly with fine
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tipped tweezers, getting as close to the
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skin as possible and pulling straight
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up. Keep an eye on the bite area. If you
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develop a rash, fever, or flu-l like
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symptoms, see a doctor right away. Early
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detection and treatment are key to a
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full recovery from Lyme disease. Stay
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safe out there and enjoy the great
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outdoors without any unwanted guests.
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