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Ticks and Mites
Mites and ticks are a group of invertebrates related to spiders that are ectoparasites, and live on or burrow into their hosts' skin. They can cause blood loss, skin irritation, allergies, and disease.
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What could be biting you in bed?
there is such things as bed bugs that live in your matress and bite you when your sleeping or something from outside could have crawled in your bed
What type of relationship would a dog and a tick have?
The relationship of a tick to a deer is parasitic, not symbiotic.
Are scabies mites visible to the naked eye?
Yes and no, the female mites may be visible as tiny white dots. The male body lice however are about half the size, and cannot be seen.
How do you get a tick to back out of a host?
There are 2 ways i know of, 1. put peanut butter around it the make it suffocate ans 2. Hot nail
DO NOT TRY TO PULL IT OUT! its head can pop off and it will be forever in your blood system which could lead to diseases!
Are there such bug as the House Dust Mite?
Absolutely, unfortunately millions live all around us, especially in our beds, sorry if this gives you nightmares, they are relatively harmless unless your are allergic to them or dust in general. very well said.<allen>
No. Ticks do not lay their eggs on exposed surfaces or on their host. They drop off a host to burrow into the ground to lay eggs.
No, they do not have fleas, however reptiles can get mites, which are similar to fleas, if you see small bugs on your tortoise try soaking it in warm water for a little while.
Yes, I think it is possible to have ticks inside of your house because of the reason that ticks will get on your pets, and they can even get on you, and when you go inside, you and you pet will have tracked ticks into your home.
I hope this paragraph helped=)
As long as it is not in contact with your skin (to be safe), it is possible, but not a pretty sight.
How do you get rid of mites in your house?
If you are asking the question about carpet-mites: do not worry overmuch about this, we have lived with them for decades with no real problems. Just keep the carpets clean with the usual vacuum cleaner, and relax, regardless of how some vacuum cleaner companies tend to go on and on about their special, powerful new vacuum cleaner that gets rid of all those mites. If your carpet has a huge collection of mites and fleas, that's different. If your home has many mites and fleas causing ill-health, probably, you have kept an animal inside for some long time, and need to clean the home doubly hard daily, if you really like your animals to stay inside. I had no problems keeping cats in my home, because I organised ways for them to go outside when they liked, and to come inside when they liked. Its' better to organise an alcove for them to live in, instead of allowing them to roam around your home, give them a nice cosy place to sleep, good foods etc.
What causes to have dust mites?
Dust mites are caused from a very dirty or dusty home to include the air ducts, and alot comes from the attic or storage area above a home. Make sure that before you do anything new in your home that you clean these areas as they will just invade what is new.
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How can you get rid of mites on pigs?
The best way is to have your veterinarian determine what kind of skin parasite you have (lice, mites, fleas, etc.). Based on that you can purchase an ectoparasiticide from your local farm supply store that will kill the parasites. Please be aware that these drugs often have a meat withhold time, meaning there is a certain time frame after application of the drug that the animal cannot be slaughtered for food - this information will be printed on the package label.
Can rabbits die from ear mites?
Hope this helpe! Jordian
Are there any home remedies for ear mites in cats?
Not in a few weeks, but after a month or so it will really hurt their immune system and maybe cause death it's quite cheap to rid the cat of the ear mites - so there's no reason not to immediately!
Is it bad for dogs to eat ticks?
It is bad for dogs to eat ticks. If the dog just swallows it it might latch onto something in its throat and start suckcing blood from that. they can also get limes desese
They serve an important role in an ecosystem by taking energy from hosts higher on the food chain and bringing it back to the lower end of the food chain. Birds and other insects feed on ticks, cycling the energy.
(i still think we could do without them, over all i think it would be good thing)
What is the best treatment for ticks?
Tick bites on humans can be serious.They spread 'Lymes' disease.This causes symptoms a bit like flu & also in serious cases affect the bodies joints.In serious untreated cases it can cause death.
The Treatment is usually antibiotics to combat the bacteria in the body.It can take many months to eradicate a serious attack of 'Lymes' disease.
What can you put on a tick bite?
After you get the tick out, clean the bite thoroughly. You can do this with whatever you use to clean cuts. It might be a good idea to put some antibiotic ointment and a bandage on it. Look for a "bulls eye rash" the sign of Lyme disease or a flu-like illness that occurs soon after the bite, a sign of Lyme disease.
No. They will latch onto a person, fill up on the person 's blood, and detatch when finished.
yes people can get dog ticks and sometimes the ticks give people lime dicease which is very very dangerous
How do you remove a tick that is in your dogs head?
- Step 1.) Wear latex gloves to protect yourself. Use a pair of tweezers or a specially-designed tick removal tool to grasp the tick at the point of attachment. This should be done as close to the skin as possible. Step 2.) Be very careful not to squeeze the body of the tick, as this may cause bacteria and disease containing materials to be injected into the site. Step 3.) Pull the tick straight out from the skin slowly and steadily (without twisting or turning). Some of your dog's skin may come off with the tick, but this is normal. If bleeding occurs, apply light pressure to the area. Step 4.) Once removed, the tick should be handled carefully. While some people prefer to flush ticks down the toilet, saving the tick for further identification is a good idea. Place the tick in a small airtight container (like a pill vial or jar). You may wish to add some rubbing alcohol to the container. Label the container with the date and store in case future illness occurs, as identification may become necessary. Step 5.) If part of the tick's head still appears to be embedded, use the tweezers to gently pull it out. If some of the head cannot be removed, do not become alarmed. This should fall off eventually and rarely causes complications. Step 6.) After tick removal, clean your dog's skin at the bite area with mild soap and water. Watch this spot for several days in case of further irritation or infection. If the area does not clear up in a few days, contact your veterinarian. *NOTE: There are really no shortcuts that can make a tick release itself from its host - a tick will not voluntarily detach until its meal is complete. DO NOT apply hot matches, nail polish, petroleum jelly, alcohol or other chemicals to the site. These methods are not affective and can actually be harmful to your dog.
- Cover the tick with oil or Vaseline. It won't be able to breath and will back out and let go. This is the safest way to insure that there are no bug parts left in the dog.
- It's the head of the tick you have to be concerned about. We get them in Canada and I've only had to remove a tick once. The oil didn't work so I phoned the vet and she said to take tweezers and very carefully pull the tick straight out (don't twist clock-wise as previously advised) and it's a two man job because it will be slightly painful for the dog. After the tick is out be sure the head is attached and if not take your dog to the vet immediately. If it is then bathe the dog's small wound with a mild disinfectant.
- My neighbor (an ex-vet nurse) used a piece of cotton wool, well soaked in nail polish remover and rubbed the tic gently all over. It took about a minute or so for the tic to get loose and drop off. We then rinsed the area with luke warm water and the dog was fine throughout the whole procedure (no pain) and afterwards (no infection/irritation).
- I just used WD40 on a cotton swab to remove a tick from my 3 lb Chihauhau. I gently placed the damp swab on top of the partially exposed tail end of the tick and after about 2 minutes it backed itself completely out, head and all.
How do you know if cat has ticks?
A tick looks like a grain of rice enlarged about five times, depending on how much blood it has engorged. If it is also just about impossible to pull off, then it's probably a tick. If you live in an area where ticks carry Lyme's disease, you should have your pets or yourself checked out at a medical clinic.
a deer tick is uasually veries from being as large as a pea to as lardge as a tumb nail.If it is brown then it has been on there not that long
ps cats can't get limes desies! its very rare!
here are some ticks on cats! http://farm1.static.flickr.com/157/341370157_fd90547b9b.jpg http://bugguide.net/images/raw/SQJRMQORMQORSQTRJKTR20CR0QYRE0YRSQORU03Q80K00QJR0QUR0QYRZQURG0BRHQFR60L0M0JQ.jpg http://connecticuthuntingtoday.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/deer_tick_identification.jpg
check them out! i have been pulling ticks off cats for yrs! flush the ticks or burn them!
How do you get rid of red spider mites in car?
Dunno!!
A bit of a random question....
Try a bit of man power!!
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