Allergic reactions from stings effect this percentage of the American population.

A fever caused by the transmission of microscopic bacteria from the wood tick or dog tick host to others.

An infection of the bacteria Ehrlichia caused by the Lone Star Tick that can be easily treated with antibiotics.

A virus passed on to humans by mosquitoes that have fed on infected birds

One or two distinct puncture wounds that are very painful and swell up

A life-threatening severe allergic reaction to a sting

Wash the site with soap and water and apply antiseptic.

A disease spread by the small deer tick that causes a large rash around the area bitten, and can lead to problems in the brain processes and heart.

The bites from these spiders can be fatal.

Rattlesnakes, copperheads, cottonmouths, and coral snakes.

Pain, swelling, redness, and signals of an allergic reaction.

If a rash or flulike symptoms occur.

Most tick bites are treated with antibiotics if caught early enough.

dizziness, chest pain, infection, muscle pain, nausea, blister a the site

How do you remove and stop further envenomation in a sting?

use tweezers or a plastic card

Place the tick in a jar with rubbing alcohol.

Fever, headache, nausea, diarrhea, muscle aches.

A substance used in medical offices to counteract the venom in children and the elderly.

Two very dangerous diseases that can result from an animal bite.

Trouble breathing, tight chest, swelling of the face, chest and throat, rashes, dizzyness.

If left untreated, Babesia infection can be life threatening, especially to those who are more susceptible.

In warmer temperatures when people and pets spend more time outside.

If you suspect a bite or sting from a poisonous spider/ scorpion

Wash the wound with soap and water, and irrigate with tap water after bleeding is controlled.