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After playing in tall grass, which tiny bug should you check for?

Check your body for ticks.

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  1. Ants
  2. Beetles
  3. Ticks ✔

Why: Ticks are tiny bugs that can stick to skin and carry germs. Ask a grown-up to help check your hair, ears and legs.

Huh, didn't know that: If you find one tick, look carefully for others too.

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What happened when the wolf swallowed a clock? He got ticks.
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References

Answer: Ticks. Ticks are tiny bugs that can stick to skin and carry germs. Ask a grown-up to help check your hair, ears and legs.

  1. CDC: What to Do After a Tick Bite www.cdc.gov/ticks/after-a-tick-bite/index.html
    Check your body for ticks after spending time in grassy, brushy, or wooded areas.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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