I like to think of myself as someone who appreciates and understands all creatures – yes, even spiders and snakes, which are fairly common phobias for most people. They don’t send me into a panic, and I’m not the type to take extreme measures to avoid them.
You could say I have a pretty high tolerance when it comes to creepy crawlies. Well… except for ticks.
It pains me to admit it, but if ticks suddenly disappeared from the world tomorrow, I’d be totally okay with that. Not only are they annoying (and let’s face it, a little terrifying), but they can also be downright dangerous.
Ticks are notorious for carrying serious diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, so it’s safe to say they’re not exactly the kind of houseguests you want to entertain. Depending on where you live, the time of year, and whether or not you have pets, the likelihood of encountering ticks in your home can be surprisingly high.
So, what should you do if you spot one of these tiny, troublesome invaders inside your home?
That’s the question you’re here for, so let’s dive in and find out how to handle this unsettling situation…