Public Service Announcement

Tick Talk

Start Date: Immediately
End Date: NONE

Contact: Terry Erwin, (512) 389-8140


Tick Talk


Tick bites usually don't hurt, but they can cause other 
problems like Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Lyme 
disease. Wearing long sleeved shirts and long pants with the 
cuffs tucked into your socks will help keep ticks off your 
person. Light colored clothing allows you to spot ticks more 
quickly. Don't forget insect repellents. To remove ticks grasp 
them by their mouthparts with tweezers and pull straight up. 
If you develop flu-like symptoms after a bite ... see your 
physician immediately.

For more information visit the Texas Parks and Wildlife 
website.