Tick Myth Q&A
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What is the Best Way to Remove a Tick?
Fact: The best way to remove a tick is to use fine-tipped tweezers. DO NOT use a match, lighter, or petroleum jelly to remove a tick.
Should you Worry if the Mouthparts of a Tick Break off?
Fact: The mouthparts of a tick DO NOT continue to transmit disease if they break off while you are removing a tick from your skin.
Can Ticks Jump or Fall From Trees?
Fact: Ticks CANNOT jump and they DO NOT fall from trees. They grab onto us from low vegetation and live on the ground in leaf litter.
Does Everyone with Lyme Disease get a Bulls-Eye Rash?
Fact: About 20% of people with Lyme infections DO NOT get a bulls-eye rash.
How Long Must a Tick remain Attached to Transmit Pathogens?
Fact: For Lyme disease, ticks must be attached for at least 24 hours, but an infected deer tick can transmit the deadly Powassan virus in minutes. Different pathogens take different amounts of time for transmission.
Are Ticks Active Day and Night?
Fact: Ticks are out and willing to bite people and pets all day and all night.