You will be taking a group of scouts on a weekend camping trip. You recognize that ticks are typically active at this time of year, so you want to teach the scouts about them. Which of the following statements about ticks is false?

a. Campers should check their skin regularly, especially in the evening before going to bed.
b. A red circle with a blanched white center is characteristic of the rash caused by a tick bite.
c. The typical disease transmitted by ticks is Lyme disease.
d. Tick bites are painful, so you will know when you have been bitten.

Answer: d