After removing an attached tick from a person, clean the bite area and your hands.
For pets, check areas where ticks commonly hide, including around the ears, under collars, between the toes, around the legs, and near the tail. The CDC recommends checking pets every day when they spend time outdoors.
How Ticks Get Inside
Ticks don’t usually establish themselves indoors simply because one was carried inside.
Common ways they enter include:
- Pets returning from outdoor areas
- Clothing worn in grass or wooded areas
- Backpacks and outdoor equipment
- Shoes and
