How do you recognize a tick?
A tick looks like a spider. If the beast has just bitten itself to your skin, it is still a small black dot. Because the tick is full of blood, it gets bigger and turns into a gray, black or brown ball. Then the tick is approximately 1 centimeter in size.
How do you prevent a tick from getting?
The GGD advises to stay on paths and not to walk through high grass or bushes. Wear covering clothing, such as long pants and sturdy shoes. It also helps to put your trouser leg in your shoes. An insect agent with at least 30 percent DEET can also help prevent ticks.
How do you check your body for ticks?
Sticks bites are most common in adults on the legs, in children they can often be found on the head and in the neck. Yet, according to RIVM, it is important to check your entire body. “So don’t forget the groin, knees, armpits, butt crack, the edges of your underwear, behind the ears and around the hairline in the neck.” Forester Harlaar also recommends checking your clothing.
What should you do if you have a tick?
If you still have a tick, it is important to remove it as quickly as possible. That is possible with tweezers or a drawing tongs. On This website It is explained how you do that exactly. Then it is important that you clean the wound with alcohol or iodine. If the tick has been on your body for longer than 24 hours, contact your doctor.