Goodbye, ticks: see practical tips to prevent parasites

 

These animals can transmit various diseases, representing an invisible threat to health.

Ticks can cause problems for people and animals, especially in the summer. With the increase in temperature and humidity, the parasites take advantage of the climate to develop.

And it is in this context that authorities are concerned. Since animals transmit diseases to humans, such as spotted fever and Lyme. In addition, ticks can also harm pets, transmitting babesiosis, anaplasmosis and ehrlichiosis.

However, there are some measures that can help combat the parasite. When hiking or walking in the woods, for example, it is possible to come into contact with the parasites, so it is important to wear appropriate clothing for these activities.Light-colored clothing, with long sleeves and long pants, with the hem tucked into the boots, inhibit the possibility of the parasite coming into contact with the skin.

According to the Health Promotion Department of Blumenau and veterinarian José Ávila, land and lawns should be mowed regularly, in addition to cleaning areas with accumulated trash and debris, in order to reduce the places where ticks can shelter and prevent proliferation.

How does tick contamination occur?

According to José Ávila, transmission occurs through the bite of these animals . “When they attach themselves to the skin of their hosts, ticks inoculate contaminated saliva, transmitting the agents that cause the diseases.”

According to the veterinarian, transmission occurs through a bite and symptoms can range from fever and headache to more serious problems, depending on the disease and the species of tick involved.

He also warns that, even with all the care, if a tick is found attached to the skin, the recommendation is to use tweezers to remove it, turning them slightly until the animal comes loose.

According to the veterinarian, it is important to avoid crushing the tick, in addition to not using chemicals during removal.

How does tick contamination occur?

According to José Ávila, transmission occurs through the bite of these animals . “When they attach themselves to the skin of their hosts, ticks inoculate contaminated saliva, transmitting the agents that cause the diseases.”

According to the veterinarian, transmission occurs through a bite and symptoms can range from fever and headache to more serious problems, depending on the disease and the species of tick involved.

He also warns that, even with all the care, if a tick is found attached to the skin, the recommendation is to use tweezers to remove it, turning them slightly until the animal comes loose.

According to the veterinarian, it is important to avoid crushing the tick, in addition to not using chemicals during removal.

How does tick contamination occur?

According to José Ávila, transmission occurs through the bite of these animals . “When they attach themselves to the skin of their hosts, ticks inoculate contaminated saliva, transmitting the agents that cause the diseases.”

According to the veterinarian, transmission occurs through a bite and symptoms can range from fever and headache to more serious problems, depending on the disease and the species of tick involved.

He also warns that, even with all the care, if a tick is found attached to the skin, the recommendation is to use tweezers to remove it, turning them slightly until the animal comes loose.

According to the veterinarian, it is important to avoid crushing the tick, in addition to not using chemicals during removal.