Mite - an extremely dangerous arachnid arthropod that lives in all Russian regions, without exception. When the heat is on the street, that is, during the period of its activity, ticks feed on the blood of mammals and the "passing" carry a variety of dangerous diseases. However, this fact can not be a reason for refusal of nature walks. The main thing to know: how to prevent tick bites and what to do if he did bite?
protivokleschevoy safety measures for adults and children
On a walk:
- I do not need to go deep into the woods and climb through the bushes, and on the thick grass, fallen leaves;
- to move better in the very center of the paths or tracks;
- the grass does not need to sit, let alone lie down;
- you have to be in clothes with long sleeves and trouser legs, to fill in the top of the pants, and the bottom - in socks, boots;
- mite is much easier to see in the light, so the clothes should be appropriate coloring;
- should use repellents with 20% of DEET for adults and 10% for children;
- ticks protect any repellents against mosquitoes;
- shoes and hats must handle means with permethrin (at a concentration of 0.5%);
- for pets should also use anti-mite.
After the walk:
- must immediately take a shower;
- must be fully and carefully examine the body and the head, including the hairy parts thereof;
- you need to see and pet, returned home to check clothing, equipment;
- to place the clothes in wash Electric driers or in very hot water.
Found stuck tick: what to do?
First - do not panic! And be quick to remove the tick. Just do not need to use oil and the like "folk remedies". It is better to consult a specialist in paragraph seroprevention. After all, if the tick has been removed in less than a day after the suction, the chance of infection is extremely low.
How to remove the tick yourself?
When you have to remove the tick yourself, it is better to use fine forceps. And capture the arthropod close to the skin. Tweezers with mite have to pull hard, but not sharply yank, and the pest jaw will remain in the body. If the operation is successful, it is necessary to treat the bite alcohol solution or any other antiseptic and can be even simpler with soap and water. Withdrawn tick should be placed in a glass bottle with a tight lid. And put into a wet gauze, lest he shrunk.
How dangerous tick bite?
Ticks are transferred a plurality of diseases, the most dangerous of them are:
- encephalitis;
- anaplasmosis;
- Lyme disease;
- babesiosis;
- tularemia;
- and ehrlichiosis.
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