Tick Bites on Children: Symptoms to Watch For

May 30, 2025

Summer means more time outdoors—backyard play, nature walks, sports, and camping. But it also means a higher risk of tick exposure, especially for curious, active kids who love exploring grassy, wooded, or brushy areas.

While many tick bites are harmless, some ticks can transmit serious diseases like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and anaplasmosis. That’s why it’s so important for parents to know what to look for and how to respond quickly.

Symptoms of a Tick Bite in Children

Most tick bites are painless, and the tick may go unnoticed for hours or even days. Keep an eye out for these common signs:

• Redness or swelling at the bite site
• A small bump resembling a mosquito bite
• Itching, warmth, or tenderness
• A bulls-eye-shaped rash (possible sign of Lyme disease)
• Fever, fatigue, or headaches
• Muscle or joint aches
• Irritability or behavioral changes in younger kids

If your child has been bitten by a tick and starts showing any of the above symptoms within days or even a few weeks, it’s important to consult a doctor right away.

Prevention Is the Best Protection

At Secured Environments, we offer safe, family-friendly tick control solutions that reduce the tick population around your home and yard. Our treatments target where ticks live and breed—keeping your outdoor spaces safe for kids and pets to enjoy all season long.

Contact Secured Environments Pest and Wildlife Services for tick control solutions.

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