WTF is wrong with people!
This is what happened with covid vaccines!

there was a vaccine.

https://historyofvaccines.org/diseases/lyme-disease/

@LikeItOrLumpIt @Sir_Osis_of_Liver

the Käseglanzasthetik is distinctive

Deet and picaridin don't "block the heat signature". They literally kill the ticks and repell them.

Cc @lenzgr

Not down the drain, where it will happily latch on the next rat.

sorry again Demokritus!

they are creepy to see.

My brother-in-law * has Lyme disease- and it's something I want to avoid! I keep a can of bug spray by our door so I don't forget .

*He's 88 years old so he is really feeling the impact of the illness.

i find their life cycle fascinating, and that they evolved to live on blood.

https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/about/tick-lifecycles.html

There is no official or exact global death toll for tick bites, but experts attribute several thousand deaths annually to severe tick-borne illnesses worldwide. Out of the more than 700,000 annual global deaths caused by all vector-borne diseases (including mosquitoes and ticks), tick-related fatalities make up a relatively small fraction.

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/vector-borne-diseases

Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness globally. Conservative worldwide estimates place incidence at over 700,000 to 1,000,000+ cases annually. Cases are highly concentrated across the Northern Hemisphere, spanning North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.

https://attomarker.com/lyme-disease-long-lyme-global-burden-statistics/

@LikeItOrLumpIt @Sir_Osis_of_Liver

yes, they latch onto birds.

but after they have had their meal they will drop off and molt before looking for you.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tick#Three-host_ticks

Indeed those illnesses do share similarities and yes I know ticks don't move from person to person

it is difficult as Chronic Lyme Disease and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) share an extensive overlap in debilitating symptoms, including profound fatigue, brain fog, and chronic pain. While "Chronic Lyme" involves an infectious origin, both conditions can cause prolonged post-infectious illness with nearly identical clinical presentations, often leading to misdiagnoses.

https://www.meresearch.org.uk/how-similar-are-me-cfs-and-post-treatment-lyme-disease/

prevention is best.

one benefit of me staying indoors.

i will probably catch one from @Shelfie

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No. A tick can only bite one person (or animal) at a time. Once they find a host, they attach and feed on that specific person's blood for days until they are full, then drop off. Ticks do not hop from person to person like mosquitoes.

@LikeItOrLumpIt @Sir_Osis_of_Liver

apologies, and corrected.

In Canada we have many of the same types of ticks

Here's a website with all the info you need -how to identify, remove, etc...

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/ticks-tick-borne-diseases/ticks.html

This is slop. There are plenty of non-Ai tick infographics. Use those.

Lyme disease is caused by bacteria similar to syphilis

the reservoir is small mammals and birds.

Ticks transmits it to us.

They are crawlers @1cm/min

they like dark warm places

armpits, groin, hairline, scalp, and behind the knees.

It takes 24 hours to infect.

it may just look like a poppy seed.

70% get rash

10% nerve disease

<10% heart disease

it is the bodies reaction causing the damage.

Earlier treatment improves outcome.

So:

1. Dress for Protection

Cover up: Wear long-sleeved shirts and long trousers.

Tuck in: Tuck your trousers into your socks and your shirt into your trousers.

Be visible: Choose light-colored fabrics so you can spot crawling ticks easily.

2. Apply Repellent

Skin: Use an insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, or oil of lemon eucalyptus. You can use the EPA Repellent Finder to select the best product for you.

Gear: Treat your clothing and footwear with 0.5% permethrin for longer-lasting protection.

3. Be Tick-Aware Outdoors

Stay on the trail: Walk in the center of cleared paths and avoid tall grass, brush, and leaf litter where ticks thrive.

Keep your garden clear: Maintain short grass and clear brush around your home.

4. Check & Shower

Do a body scan: Check yourself, your children, and your pets daily for ticks. Pay close attention to hidden areas like the armpits, groin, behind the knees, and scalp.

Shower: Bathe or shower as soon as possible after coming indoors to wash away unattached ticks.

Tumble dry: Put dry outdoor clothes in a dryer on a high heat for 15 minutes to kill any lingering ticks.

5. Remove Ticks Properly

If you find an attached tick, remove it immediately:Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin's surface as possible.

Pull straight up with steady, even pressure. Avoid twisting the tick or using petroleum jelly.

Clean the bite area and your hands thoroughly with rubbing alcohol or soap and water.

i am interested in microbiology, but don't want to bore you.

type #BugFacts if you would like to know more.

you can cancel at anytime.

i hope vicki's husband has a full recovery.