Ticks can attach to any part of the body, but they prefer warm, hidden spots like armpits, behind the ears, in joints, or in hair. They often crawl upward toward the head. After spending time in tick-prone areas, remove your clothes and use a mirror to check your body carefully for any signs of ticks.
Ticks are sneaky. They can stay hidden even while attached! Their saliva contains an anesthetic, so their bite goes unnoticed. Once on your body, they often move to warm, dark areas, making them even tougher to find. Some ticks are as small as a poppy seed, which makes visual detection even more difficult. Spotting them takes knowing when to check, where to look, and what signs to watch for. We’ll teach you each of those steps. And if ticks have become a persistent problem around your home, it’s time to call a pest control expert for help.