How to protect yourself from ticks?

The tick bite is a nuisance thing, besides, theyThey are also the carriers of dangerous diseases. However, the ticks are afraid - do not go into the woods. In general, there are special rules. By observing these specific rules of conduct in the forest, you can visit the forest without fear of ticks. So, how to protect yourself from ticks? Here are four main rules that are worth remembering:

1. First of all, be sure to say thatcorrect clothing is the best protection against ticks. Hands and feet should be closed, trousers should be tucked into socks, on the sleeves - tight cuffs. On the clothes there should be no cut-outs and unbuttoned buttons. Do not forget the headdress. Long hair must be removed under the kerchief. On legs it is best to wear rubber boots, as it is very difficult for the mite to claw on the rubber.
2. In the forest, move along the paths, not climbing without strong need into the grass, bushes and dead wood. It is there that these insects love to hide.
3. After going to the forest, be sure to take off all theclothes and underwear, and shake it vigorously. Then you need to examine the whole body, especially in places where the skin is tender and especially vulnerable: in the groin, underarms, on the chest of women, on the neck. Hair needs to be combed with a small comb.
4. Try to walk in the forest along the paths, not climbing without strong need into bushes and tall grass.

Ticks and pets

Our pets also suffer from bitesmites, And for them also there is a special protection against ticks: collars, drops and sprays. These drugs, unfortunately, also can not fully protect animals, so after each walk it is better to examine the pet, removing the bloodsuckers. And what about protection from mites for dogs? Vaccination for dogs and cats does not exist, so if 2-3 days after the bite, you notice a change in the behavior of the animal, contact the veterinarian immediately.

How to remove a tick

What if the mite already sucked? Do not immediately pull it out, otherwise you can tear your head off the body. You need to drop on the mite vegetable oil, and after 10 minutes, rotating your finger on the mite clockwise, carefully remove it. The place of bite after removal should be smeared with iodine or zelenka.

As for encephalitis, the habitatinfected insects begins from the Urals and continues up to Siberia. But all the same, for calming the conscience, the tick can be passed on for analysis and drunk the course of the antiviral drug, for example, remantadine. Today in shops special means of protection against ticks are sold: sprays and ointments. But their use does not guarantee you a hundred percent protection, so do not walk in the forest undressed. Also there are vaccines from encephalitis. But their complexity lies in the fact that they are held in several stages, and the latter should be completed by the end of March.

Based on all of the above, you can doconclusion: be in the woods are very careful and careful, check your body after going to the forest, and in case of questions or problems, always consult a doctor.