How possible is it for ticks to get into your car/house by falling off humans?
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No need for panic. Yes, they can drop off, but usually not until they’ve gotten a really nice meal for a few days. Without food (i.e., pets), they may stay dormant for a while and eventually find a tasty human. Besides the minor risk of infection and a slight chance of Lyme Disease, they are just a nuisance. Lyme disease isn’t very prevalent in Florida. The tick probably didn’t survive the washer and dryer. And yes, my family has lots of experience with ticks. For months after one hike, we nicknamed my daughter "the six-tick kid".
In my view, not doing bug bombs was an excellent choice. Far more harm than good.