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Never heard of ticks in the Gresham/Portland area........... Lyme disease is pretty bad from what I hear. It's a parasite the tick releases into your bloodstream. Doctors are taught to only treat the symptoms with antibiotics instead of killing the parasite that causes lyme disease. Because sick people are profitable.......................
By Christopher Keizur
Tick sightings have been reported more frequently across the region in the past 10 years. (Centers for Disease Control/Contributed)
Have you noticed more ticks lately? You are not alone, as reports across the region have increased dramatically during the last 10 years, particularly around Powell Butte Park in East Multnomah County.
If you are planning to spend some time outside, be wary in wooded areas and on grassy properties leading into the woods. Ticks in the area tend to wait in knee-high vegetation to latch onto unsuspecting dogs or humans. They are most active during the spring and summer months, but can be found year-round.
Once a tick bites, it can be difficult to remove, so it's important to do a quick check after any outing. If you are heading out during tick season, the Multnomah County Health Department has some tips to keep them away:
• Wear long sleeves and pants.
• Tuck your shirt into your pants and your pants into your socks.
• Use a repellent with DEET, picaridin, or use a lemon and eucalyptus oil repellent on your boots and legs.
• Stick to the main trails and avoid tall grass when you can.
• Avoid narrow animal paths like deer trails.
If you find one tick on you, there could be more. Delaying removal can increase your risk of contracting a disease transmitted by ticks. See a healthcare provider if you develop a rash or fever within weeks of your bite.
Removing ticks
If you find a tick attached to your skin, follow these steps to remove it.
Grasp the tick as close to the skin's surface as possible using clean, fine-tipped tweezers. Try to avoid squeezing the tick's body.
Pull the tick away from the skin with steady, even pressure. Don't twist or jerk the tick.
Dispose of the live tick by either placing it in a sealed container, wrapping it tightly in tape, flushing it down the toilet, or putting it in alcohol.
Clean the bite area and your hands thoroughly after disposing of the tick. Use soap and water, rubbing alcohol, or hand sanitizer.
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Tick bites in Oregon are on the rise, especially on Powell Butte
Published 9:05 am Wednesday, May 27, 2026By Christopher Keizur
Tick sightings have been reported more frequently across the region in the past 10 years. (Centers for Disease Control/Contributed)
Have you noticed more ticks lately? You are not alone, as reports across the region have increased dramatically during the last 10 years, particularly around Powell Butte Park in East Multnomah County.
If you are planning to spend some time outside, be wary in wooded areas and on grassy properties leading into the woods. Ticks in the area tend to wait in knee-high vegetation to latch onto unsuspecting dogs or humans. They are most active during the spring and summer months, but can be found year-round.
Once a tick bites, it can be difficult to remove, so it's important to do a quick check after any outing. If you are heading out during tick season, the Multnomah County Health Department has some tips to keep them away:
• Wear long sleeves and pants.
• Tuck your shirt into your pants and your pants into your socks.
• Use a repellent with DEET, picaridin, or use a lemon and eucalyptus oil repellent on your boots and legs.
• Stick to the main trails and avoid tall grass when you can.
• Avoid narrow animal paths like deer trails.
If you find one tick on you, there could be more. Delaying removal can increase your risk of contracting a disease transmitted by ticks. See a healthcare provider if you develop a rash or fever within weeks of your bite.
Removing ticks
If you find a tick attached to your skin, follow these steps to remove it.
Grasp the tick as close to the skin's surface as possible using clean, fine-tipped tweezers. Try to avoid squeezing the tick's body.
Pull the tick away from the skin with steady, even pressure. Don't twist or jerk the tick.
Dispose of the live tick by either placing it in a sealed container, wrapping it tightly in tape, flushing it down the toilet, or putting it in alcohol.
Clean the bite area and your hands thoroughly after disposing of the tick. Use soap and water, rubbing alcohol, or hand sanitizer.
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