Tick season has struck early here in the Natural State. Although Arkansans are used to dealing with the pests, this won’t be like typical years in the past. Our mild winter and heavy rains have unfortunately created the perfect tick environment. Keep your spray bottle handy as we learn more about this dreaded tick surge.
Arkansans are no strangers to ticks.
Flickr/Fairfax County It’s surprising that ticks aren’t the official state insect (it’s the honeybee, if you were wondering). The blood sucking pests are already out this year and it’s just going to get worse.
Our mild winter and continually wet weather has created a surge in the tick population.
Flickr/Cletus Lee Which is quite unfortunate since this weather has also created the best waterfall flows. The lack of freezes not only kept the ticks’ eggs alive, it allowed for more host critters to populate as well. According to the National Pest Management Association our region is expecting an early surge of ticks and mosquitoes. To see the predictions for the whole country, visit this link.
You’ll need to keep a diligent eye on your own ankles, your children, as well as your pets.
Getty Images The ticks are everywhere but especially thrive in grassy fields or where fields meet wooded areas. Dogs are wonderful hiking companions but be sure to give them a thorough look over after your trip. Regular bathing and brushing are also helpful ways to check your pets.
Don’t let these pests bum a free meal at your expense.
Wikimedia/James Gathany-CDC/public domain Ticks are known carriers of 12 different diseases, like Lyme Disease (pictured above). Arkansans are most affected by Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. To learn more about these different diseases and how to properly remove ticks, To learn more about these diseases and how to properly remove a tick, visit this page of the CDC’s website.
What’s your tried and true method for keeping the ticks at bay?
Flickr/Fairfax County
It’s surprising that ticks aren’t the official state insect (it’s the honeybee, if you were wondering). The blood sucking pests are already out this year and it’s just going to get worse.
Flickr/Cletus Lee
Which is quite unfortunate since this weather has also created the best waterfall flows. The lack of freezes not only kept the ticks’ eggs alive, it allowed for more host critters to populate as well. According to the National Pest Management Association our region is expecting an early surge of ticks and mosquitoes. To see the predictions for the whole country, visit this link.
Getty Images
The ticks are everywhere but especially thrive in grassy fields or where fields meet wooded areas. Dogs are wonderful hiking companions but be sure to give them a thorough look over after your trip. Regular bathing and brushing are also helpful ways to check your pets.
Wikimedia/James Gathany-CDC/public domain
Ticks are known carriers of 12 different diseases, like Lyme Disease (pictured above). Arkansans are most affected by Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. To learn more about these different diseases and how to properly remove ticks, To learn more about these diseases and how to properly remove a tick, visit this page of the CDC’s website.
If you’d still like to enjoy Arkansas’ natural beauty, try one of these campsites. They’re actually perfect for anyone that hates camping.
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