Tick Bite Danger  

Brian Connelly, the Chief Editor of 50 Miler.com shared with Healthy Lombard the following information from one of their contributing writers Kieran Cunningham.  Keith posted that ticks have acquired many merry monikers with campers, hikers, and other outdoors-goers over the years, few of which are suitable for printing here. More than almost any other critter—insect, mammal, or reptile—these little arachnids have the potential to “tick off” and terrorize even the most level-headed soul. And, more to the point, they can pose a serious health concern—one that all too many campers and hiker are apt to underestimate.

There’s a lot of confusion and misinformation out there with regard to preventing tick bites. Where are ticks most commonly found? How to avoid ticks while hiking or more specifically how to avoid tick bites? What attracts ticks to humans? What exactly are we supposed to do once we have been bitten? Are all ticks the same?

In this article, I aim to answer the above questions and offer additional insights into how to deal with ticks on your trips in the outdoors, from pre-trip precautionary measures right through to what to do if you’re bitten.