Field Guide to Ticks: Prevention And Treatment Of Lyme Disease And Other Ailments Caused By Ticks, Scorpions, Spiders, And Mites (Falcon Field Guide Series) - Softcover

Hauser, Susan

 
9780762747405: Field Guide to Ticks: Prevention And Treatment Of Lyme Disease And Other Ailments Caused By Ticks, Scorpions, Spiders, And Mites (Falcon Field Guide Series)

Synopsis

The touchstone handbook for treating and preventing ailments from insidious bites   This illustrated guide shows you how to identify ticks, spiders, mites, and their bite marks on human skin as well as on house pets; offers proven advice on how to prevent getting bitten; and explains what to do if you have been bitten.  Deer ticks, black widow spiders, brown recluse spiders, scorpions, chiggers, and other poisonous arachnids can cause numerous ailments, including Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and the early detection and treatment of bites can prevent permanent damage.  This book will appeal to parents, gardeners, pet owners, campers, hikers, and hunters across the country, all of whom are vulnerable to ticks and other infectious biting insects.

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About the Author

SUSAN CAROL HAUSER is the award-winning author of numerous. A commentator on National Public Radio, she teaches writing at Bemidji State University in Northern Minnesota.

From the Back Cover

The complete handbook for preventing and treating ailments from dangerous bites This clearly written and illustrated guide provides all the information you need to know about deer ticks, black widow spiders, brown recluse spiders, scorpions, chiggers, and other poisonous arachnids that can cause numerous ailments, including Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. The early detection and treatment of bites can prevent permanent damage to you, your family, and your pets. Updated with the most recent medical information on Lyme disease, this is the essential handbook for parents, gardeners, pet owners, campers, hikers, hunters, and anyone else who is vulnerable to ticks and other biting insects. Inside you'll find: - How to identify the ticks, scorpions, spiders, and mites in your area - The warning signs of Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and other ailments and how to treat them- Ways to prevent contact with these outdoor pests and how to avoid getting bitten - The myths about ticks and poisonous spiders

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