If you find ticks inside your home, here’s what you should know

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### If You Find Ticks Inside Your Home, Here’s What You Should Know

Finding a **tick inside your home** is enough to make anyone uneasy. While we usually associate ticks with outdoor spaces — like tall grass, wooded trails, or your pet’s fur after a hike — they can and do make their way indoors. If you’ve spotted one (or more), here’s what you need to know, and more importantly, **what to do next**.

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### 🕷️ Why Are There Ticks in My House?

Ticks generally hitch a ride **on pets, people, or clothing**. Once indoors, they may:

* **Hide in bedding or furniture**
* **Latch onto pets or humans**
* **Lay eggs** (depending on the type and how long they’ve been inside)

While ticks don’t infest homes like fleas or bed bugs, even a few can pose a **serious health risk** because they are known carriers of diseases like **Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever**, and others.

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### 🛑 What to Do Immediately if You Find a Tick

#### 1. **Remove It Safely**

If the tick is attached to skin, use **fine-tipped tweezers** to grasp it as close to the skin as possible. Pull straight out with steady, even pressure. Do not twist, squeeze, or burn it.

Disinfect the bite area and your hands afterward with alcohol or soap and water.

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