Bed Bugs
Bed bugs, a problem worldwide, are resurging, causing property loss, expense, and inconvenience. The good news is that bed bugs do not transmit disease. The best way to prevent bed bugs is regular inspection for signs of an infestation.
Ticks
There are simple steps to prevent tick bites:
- Apply EPA-registered insect repellent and reapply as directed. Look for products containing DEET, Picaridin, IR3535, Oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE), Para-menthane-diol (PMD), or 2-undecanone.
- Wear loose-fitting, long clothing including long sleeves and long pants. Tuck pants into socks for extra protection.
- Know where to expect ticks. Ticks live in grassy, brushy, or wooded areas. Walk in the center of trails to prevent contact with ticks.
- Check for ticks. Conduct a full body tick check after being outdoors.
- Take a shower. Showering within two hours of coming indoors can reduce the risk of tick-borne diseases by washing off unattached ticks and is a good time to conduct a tick check.
- Tumble dry clothes on high heat for ten minutes to kill ticks on dry clothing.
- Prevent ticks on dogs. Talk to your vet about tick prevention products for your dog. Check your pets for ticks daily. Do not apply tick prevention products to your cat without first talking to your vet.
For additional information about ticks and tick-borne diseases in Teton County visit tcweed.org/vectorborne.