Ticks in Georgia OR

Ticks in Georgia OR

Ticks in Georgia


Dogs are often found to carry tick in all 33 counties of Georgia. It is a disease that is transmitted by an insect, the deer tick, that typically bites in the U.S. in an area of bare ground during the spring and summer months.


What to do if there is a tick on you— using tweezers, carefully grasp behind the head and pull slowly away from the host’s skin. It is important to not squeeze or crush the tick when removing because this can lead to more harmful fluids being released. Check to see if the mouthparts are completely removed from the wound, then thoroughly clean and disinfect the area. If you have secondary symptoms or medical concerns, please seek medical attention immediately.

Moreover, a new species of tick named the Asian long-horned tick, has made its way to the US and has migrated into the southern states. This species of tick carries many deadly diseases that can affect humans, pets, and livestock. A female Asian Long-horned tick can reproduce and lay eggs without mating, which means Asian Long-horned ticks can multiply at very rapid rates compared to other species of ticks. (Source: anypest.com)






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