Insects such as mosquitoes, ticks, fleas and flies can transmit diseases such as Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Ktechi (CCHF), malaria, yellow fever, Zika, and Lyme. Some diseases caused by insect bites, such as yellow fever and malaria, can be prevented by vaccination or medication; however, most diseases such as CCHF, Zika, and Lyme do not yet have a vaccine.
Use a proprietary insect repellent to Prevent Insect Bites.
Proprietary insect repellents are available even for pregnant and nursing women. proven to be safe and effective. Also, if you use sunscreen, always apply insect repellent after sunscreen.
Wear your child in clothing that covers their arms and legs.
Cover strollers and baby carriers with mosquito nets.
When using insect repellent on your child:
- Always follow label directions.
- Do not use products containing lemon eucalyptus oil (OLE) or para-menthane-diol (PMD) on children younger than 3 years old .
- Do not apply insect repellent to a child's hands, eyes, mouth, cuts, or irritated skin.
- Spray the insect repellent on the hands and then apply to the child's face.
- Also in the sun If using sunscreen, apply insect repellent after sunscreen.
Another practical solution is to use 0.5% permethrin to prevent pests from approaching clothing and items (such as boots, pants, socks, and tents).
Additional steps you can take to prevent tick bites or quickly locate an attached tick;
Where are ticks found; Ticks live in grassy, bush or wooded areas and even animals. Walking your dog, camping, gardening, or spending time outside for hunting can put you in close contact with ticks. Many people get ticks in their yard or neighborhood.
Apply products containing 0.5% permethrin to clothing and equipment. Permethrin can be used for boots, clothing and camping gear and remains protective after several washes. Alternatively, you can purchase permethrin-treated clothing and gear.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus (OLE), para-menthane-diol (PMD), or 2-undecanone registered bo Use check repellents. EPA's helpful search tool can help you find the product that best fits your needs.
Always follow product instructions. Do not use products containing OLE (Lemon Eucalyptus Oil) or PMD (para-menthane-diol) on children younger than 3 years old.
- Avoid Contact with Ticks
- Woodland with high grass and leaf litter and avoid bushes.
- Walk in the middle of trails.
- Find and Remove Ticks
Check your clothing for ticks. Ticks can be carried home on clothing. All ticks found should be removed. Dry clothes in the dryer for 10 minutes on high heat to kill ticks on dry clothes once inside. If the clothes are damp, additional time may be required.
Hot water is recommended if the clothes need to be washed first. Cold to moderate water does not kill ticks.
Search and remove ticks from furniture and pets. Ticks can enter the home on clothing and pets, then attach to a person, so clean pets, coats, and backpacks carefully. has been shown to reduce Showering can help wash away unbound ticks and is a good opportunity for tick control.
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