I wonder when they will start testing other insects more regularly. She is lucky she got a rash. 3 wks later her son came up with a rash too. Never saw a rash. Very, very sad.
Ticks are arachnids, like spiders.
They latch on hosts who brush past them. Wear shoes and light-colored clothing. Tuck pants into socks and wear long-sleeved shirts. Areas preferred by ticks include the groin, armpits and scalp. Wash the bite area and hands.