Ticks and Bug Bites

Big bites can cause various diseases, including but not limited to:

Malaria
Yellow fever
Zika
Dengue
​Chikungunya
Lyme Disease

Preventing tick bites:

Be aware of where ticks are (grassy, bushy, wooded areas)
Use permethrin to treat clothing and gear
Use EPA-registered repellents

Check clothing and body for ticks
Examine pets
​Shower after being outdoors

Sleep under a mosquito net to avoid mosquito bites

If bitten by a mosquito, avoid scratching and use anti-itch cream

Click the link below for more information:

​https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/avoid-bug-bites