Do not resort to force if the tick doesn’t come out easily. Try your best to remove the tick as gently as possible. [2] X Research source
If you have it, apply a topical antibacterial cream like Neosporin to clean the bite out.
If you’ve save it, bring the body of the tick with you for identification.
Red “bulls-eye” rash around the location of the bite. Fever, chills. Joint pain. Swollen lymph nodes. [7] X Trustworthy Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main public health institute for the US, run by the Dept. of Health and Human Services Go to source
Red rash (2-4 centimeters wide) developing within a week of the tick bite. Fatigue Headache Muscle pains.
Sudden fever and headache. Rash (though many patients never get a rash) Nausea and vomiting. Abdominal pain. Red eyes. Muscle or joint pain. [10] X Trustworthy Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main public health institute for the US, run by the Dept. of Health and Human Services Go to source
Fever and chills. Headache. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. Confusion or lack of mental clarity. Red eyes. Rash (60% of children, under 30% of adults). [11] X Trustworthy Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main public health institute for the US, run by the Dept. of Health and Human Services Go to source
Red, blister-like ulcer at the bite site. Irritated and inflamed eyes. Sore throat, tonsillitis Coughing, chest pain, and difficulty breathing (severe cases).
If you can’t use DEET, some naturalists swear by 2-3 drops of strong smelling Rose Geranium oil as a natural repellent. [12] X Research source
Perform this check as soon after leaving the woods as possible.
