{"title":"Tick Bite - Buy Protection Against Ticks Here!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"avoid tick bites - ticks never take a day off\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1334\/4537\/files\/undgaa_flaatbid.jpg?v=1562670730\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTicks \u0026 tick bites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEveryone hates ticks and the thought of getting sick from Lyme disease or the even more dangerous TBE virus. We have the equipment ready for you so you can avoid tick bites or help when you have been bitten by a tick. Take a look at our range and buy protection before it's too late. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany Danes spend the summer outdoors in Danish nature on shorter or longer trips. Denmark's fauna is filled with lovely open meadows, old forests, and hilly landscapes. Fortunately for those of us who like to enjoy Danish nature, there are not many animals we need to fear. In practice, there are almost none, except for ticks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut there is still a bit. The small mite, the tick, bites many Danes every summer. And if you are unlucky, you can be infected with bacteria or viruses transmitted through a tick bite. It is not life-threatening but can be a very tough and unpleasant experience. That is why it is important to take precautions against ticks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you can read much more about ticks, lice, how to remove a tick, what can be dangerous, and how you can avoid being bitten. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWorth knowing about tick bites:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn 98% of tick bites, there is no infection or transmission of disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor it to become dangerous, the tick usually needs to be attached to the skin for more than 24 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn case of infection, a rash usually appears around the tick bite, typically 1-2 weeks after the bite. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTick or louse – Do you know the difference?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany people unknowingly confuse and equate the tick with the louse or vice versa. There is actually a big difference. So big a difference that they are two completely different types of animals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a tick?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tick is a mite that belongs to the group of arachnids, which also includes spiders. The deer tick, which is by far the most common in Denmark, is very small, only a few millimeters long. It is a bloodsucker that attaches itself and sucks blood from, for example, humans. While it sucks blood, the tick's body grows and becomes pea-shaped, and can grow over a centimeter long. The tick sucks blood from its host to get energy to produce eggs. In rare cases, the tick can transmit diseases to its host animal. The most common tick-borne disease in Denmark is Lyme disease, caused by the Borrelia bacteria, and that type of tick bite is best avoided!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTicks are primarily found in moist environments and in areas with many larger host animals, such as deer. In areas with sandier soil and dry conditions, where the ground can dry out in the summer, ticks risk dying. Therefore, they stick to more humid areas. They are often found in tall grass and small bushes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a tick?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mite, unlike a tick, is an insect with six legs. There are nearly 500 different species of mites, which, except for one, are plant-eating or feed on other insects. The bedbug, which is also a mite, is blood-sucking. Some mite species can sting, but overall, mites are harmless to humans. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou have a tick bite – what do you do?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tick is only dangerous when it bites. The danger of a tick bite is that bacteria or viruses can be transmitted to humans, which can lead to several diseases. You can read more about the possible complications from a tick bite further down in the article. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote. \u003c\/strong\u003eIt is estimated that only 2% of tick bites lead to disease. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThis is how you should act if you have a tick bite:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe most important thing is to remove the tick as quickly as possible. The faster you can remove the tick, the lower the risk of being infected with a disease from the tick. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e”How to” remove a tick:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind tweezers or pliers. Fingernails can also be used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tick should be pulled out straight or twisted out of the skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt does not matter if parts of the tick remain in the bite. The remaining parts cannot infect you and will fall out within a few days. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMythbuster: \u003c\/strong\u003eYou should not follow old home remedies of smearing the tick with fat, butter, oil, petroleum jelly, or similar to make it let go. Mainly because this will delay the removal of the tick, which increases the risk of disease transmission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the following period, it is important to monitor the area around a tick bite. If you have been infected, a rash will typically appear around the bite. The rash usually appears 1-2 weeks after a tick bite. The rash will spread in ring shapes and is easily recognizable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you notice a rash around a tick bite, you should contact your doctor, who will prescribe an antibiotic treatment that will cure the infection. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat can you be infected with?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the vast majority of cases, more than 98%, a tick bite will not be dangerous to you, and disease bacteria will not be transmitted from the tick to you. The tick usually needs to be attached for more than 24 hours for there to be a risk of disease transmission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBorrelia (borreliosis)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best-known disease after a tick bite is called Lyme disease. It is more accurate to say that the Borrelia bacteria (Borrelia burgdorferi) cause the condition called borreliosis. The disease can manifest in three different stages. It can be treated with antibiotics at all stages. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe first stage is a characteristic, red, ring-shaped rash around a tick bite (which you may not necessarily know you had). Along with the rash, you will often experience fever, fatigue, and body aches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote. \u003c\/strong\u003e60-80% of all those infected with the bacteria develop a rash, but you can be infected without having a rash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe second stage is when the bacteria have spread through the bloodstream to other organs. It can cause muscle and joint pain, headache, general malaise, and reduced mobility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe third stage appears only months to years after infection from a tick bite. It can lead to joint pain, mood swings, poor sleep, rash, and memory loss. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfo: \u003c\/strong\u003eLyme disease is also known as Borrelia \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTick-borne encephalitis (TBE \/ Tick Borne Encephalitis)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe long name refers to a disease condition where there is an infection in the central nervous system. The disease comes from the TBE virus. This virus is not very common in Denmark but is found on Bornholm. Ticks become carriers of the virus by feeding on an infected mouse and can then spread the infection to humans. There is no specific treatment since it is caused by a virus. Treatment therefore focuses on avoiding severe damage. Hospitalization is necessary. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid getting infected\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best way to avoid both Lyme disease and TBE is by not getting infected. And the best way to avoid infection is by avoiding tick bites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the following, you will be introduced to how to best avoid tick bites when you are in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore and during\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover your skin and body with long pants, a shirt, and boots. If the tick cannot reach your skin, you cannot be bitten.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse tick spray on your body and clothes to scare ticks away. A tick spray works by soothing the skin, making it uninteresting to the tick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamine your body for tick bites. It can be difficult to spot a tick bite since the tick can be as small as 1 mm long. Remember to check children as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake a shower. If possible, take a shower afterward to examine your entire body. A tick can move around on the skin before it attaches itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck your clothes inside and out for any ticks that may have attached to your clothing with the risk that they could bite later. Ticks are easiest to spot on light-colored clothing. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip: \u003c\/strong\u003eAlways consider carrying tweezers or a tick remover in your backpack so you can remove a tick as quickly as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can do a lot to avoid tick bites, but there is no method to be 100% sure you won’t get bitten by a tick. A tick spray and proper clothing are effective prevention against tick bites and the best you can do. But even when you have taken your precautions, it is important to check yourself and your children for ticks after a trip in nature. If you find a tick bite, the tick should be removed as quickly as possible. Preferably with tweezers, but fingers also work. 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It only detaches if it has drunk enough blood or if you remove it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo you can either catch them before they bite by checking the spots where you feel tingling, or you can use Tick \u0026 Mite Tweezers to effectively remove their body and head. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGently squeeze the tweezers’ grip as close to the tick as possible, pull slowly but firmly while squeezing the tweezers, and pull until it comes free. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the head remains attached, keep an eye on the bite and see a doctor if a large red patch bigger than a 1-euro coin appears. It’s helpful to draw a circle around the bite with a pen to see if it grows. 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