Ticks and Bite Prevention Tips

What You Need to Know About Ticks
The most common type of tick found in Hamilton is the American Dog tick. American Dog ticks cannot transmit Lyme disease. Ticks are bugs that sit on tall grass and bushes until they attach themselves to a person or animal passing by.

Tick Bite Prevention
Here are some tips to avoid getting tick bites:

• Wear light-coloured clothing outdoors. It makes ticks easier to spot.
• Wear long pants and a long-sleeved shirt.
• Wear socks and close toe shoes.
• Tuck your pants into your socks.
• Use a tick repellent that contains DEET or lcaridin and follow the manufacturer’s directions for application. Apply the repellent to your skin and outer clothing, but avoid your eyes and mouth, as well as cuts and scrapes.
• Check your pet for ticks.
• Avoid areas known to be infested with ticks when possible

For more information about Lyme disease and ticks visit: www.hamilton.ca/ticks.

If you have any questions about your child’s health, please talk to your child’s healthcare provider.