How Much Do You Know About Ticks?

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How Much Do You Know About Ticks?

Test your knowledge and learn how to stay safe outdoors. Most people don’t know the real risks ticks carry.

What disease is most commonly transmitted by ticks in the U.S.?

Rocky Mountain spotted fever

Lyme disease

Rabies

West Nile virus

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Which of these is a common early symptom of Lyme disease?

Coughing

Joint pain

Bullseye-shaped rash

Diarrhea

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Where are ticks most likely to bite humans?

Hands and feet

Underarms, groin, behind knees, scalp

Nose and ears

Elbows

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How long does a tick need to be attached to transmit Lyme?

Instantly

1 hour

24 to 36 hours

3 to 5 days

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True or False: Ticks jump onto people from trees.

True

False

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Which life stage of a tick is most likely to transmit Lyme disease?

Larva

Nymph

Adult

Egg

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Which of these animals commonly bring ticks into the home?

Birds

Cats

Dogs

Frogs

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True or False: You’ll always feel a tick bite.

True

False

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What season are ticks most active in?

Winter

Spring through fall

Summer only

Year-round

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What should you do after removing a tick?

Flush it down the toilet

Burn it

Save it in a sealed bag

Throw it outside

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What is the safest way to remove a tick?

Burn it with a lighter

Squeeze it with tweezers

Smother it with petroleum jelly

Freeze it, then remove it.

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