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Scientific Name: N/A
These tiny insects, about two to three millimeters
in length, are found in thick vegetation. Ticks can
spread Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Lyme disease, and
other illness. Care should be taken in removing ticks.
These small, flat insects aren't found often in dry
desert areas, but, if you do see them, do a careful,
thorough, full-body search every day. Watch for these
small passengers along your waistline and ankles, and
in the hair on your head. It is important to remove
embedded ticks before they have a chance to transmit
disease, which may take a day or more.
To lessen your risk of being bitten by ticks, which
can carry disease, stay on trails and avoid going into
grassy, brushy areas. After hiking, do a tick check
to ensure that no ticks have attached themselves to
your body.
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