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Ticks are horrible little things, but you don’t need to freak out (too much) if you find one in your house. That’s because they don’t take up residence indoors, so there’s nothing you need to clean or disinfect or set on fire.
Now, that tick itself is a sign that somebody might have been bitten. Ticks are tiny and leggy when they’re hungry, and then they attach to your skin (some prefer humans, some prefer pets) and suck blood until they look like plump little green or brown corn kernels. Then they drop off, planning to return to the leaf litter from whence they came to lay eggs and make babies. Good news: Your couch is not their habitat, and they’ll dehydrate and die if they land there.
To remove a tick from yourself (or a loved one or pet), use a TickKey, Tick Twister, or a pair of tweezers. Ask your doctor whether it’s worth getting the tick tested or taking antibiotics; the answer varies depending on the risks in your particular area. If you find ticks in the house, make sure your pet is up to date on their flea and tick medication, and be more careful about using bug spray when you’re outside. You can find more tips on tick control from the Connecticut extension.
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