The free Tick Encounter Decision Matrix is now a full-featured mobile app for iPhone and Android, putting CDC-backed tick bite guidance, a personal bite log, tick identification, and 30-day symptom monitoring right in your hand, wherever the trail takes you.
Trail Ready Solutions is proud to announce the official launch of the Trail Ready Solutions Tick App, now available as a free download for both iOS and Android mobile devices. Whether you are a hiker, hunter, parent, outdoor educator, or field professional, this app puts everything you need to respond confidently to a tick encounter directly in your pocket.
Tick-borne diseases are on the rise across the United States, with New York alone reporting over 22,000 cases of Lyme disease in a single year. The first minutes and days after a tick bite are critical, yet most people do not know the correct steps to take. The Trail Ready Solutions Tick App changes that. Built on CDC and HHS guidance, it walks you through every stage of a tick encounter with clear, actionable steps, no medical training required.
What the App Includes
The app is organized around seven powerful, easy-to-navigate pillars, each designed to address a specific stage of the tick encounter experience:
- Pillar 1: The Bite-Point Protocol: A step-by-step guide to the critical first 10 minutes after discovering a tick. Learn the correct removal technique using fine-tipped tweezers, how to clean and preserve the tick, and what dangerous myths to avoid, including the use of heat, petroleum jelly, or nail polish, which can increase infection risk.
- Pillar 2: Testing: Guidance on when and how to get a tick tested for pathogens, including which labs to use and what information to provide. Know your options before symptoms ever appear.
- Pillar 3: 30-Day Symptom Monitor: A structured monitoring guide covering the 30-day window after a bite, when Lyme disease and other tick-borne illness symptoms most commonly appear. Know exactly what to watch for and when to call your doctor.
- Co-Infections Guide: Lyme disease is not the only threat. This section covers the co-infections that blacklegged ticks can carry, including Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis, and Powassan Virus, with symptom profiles and risk information for each.
- Doctor Script: A ready-to-use communication guide to help you have a productive, informed conversation with your healthcare provider after a tick bite. Know what to ask, what to share, and what to request.
- Tick ID Guide: A visual identification guide to 8 tick species found across North America, complete with photos, geographic range information, and the diseases each species is known to carry.
- My Bite Log: A personal, private bite log that lets you record the date, body location, attachment time, and tick species for every encounter. Your log is stored securely on your device and is invaluable if symptoms develop and you need to consult a physician.
Completely Free. No Ads. No Subscriptions.
The Trail Ready Solutions Tick App is and will always be a free community resource. There are no in-app purchases, no subscription fees, and no advertisements. Our mission is to make expert-level tick safety guidance accessible to every hiker, parent, and outdoor professional in the country, regardless of their budget. The full Tick Encounter Decision Matrix is also available as a free downloadable PDF from our website, perfect for printing and keeping in your trail kit, first aid bag, or classroom.
Download the App Today
The Trail Ready Solutions Tick App is available now. Search for “Trail Ready Solutions” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, or visit trailreadysolutions.com/tick-app to access the full web version and download links. The app works on iPhone, iPad, and all Android devices.
All Free Resources at a Glance
In addition to the new mobile app, Trail Ready Solutions offers a full suite of free educational resources for individuals, families, schools, and government agencies:
| Resource | Description | Access |
| Tick App (Mobile) | Full 7-pillar tick encounter system: bite protocol, testing, 30-day monitor, co-infections, doctor script, tick ID, and personal bite log. | Free | App Store & Google Play |
| Tick Encounter Decision Matrix (PDF) | Printable, shareable version of the full tick encounter protocol. Built from CDC and HHS guidance. | Free Download | trailreadysolutions.com/tick-app |
| Tick Library | In-depth articles, species guides, and tick safety education covering repellents, removal, disease prevention, and more. | Free | trailreadysolutions.com/tick-library |
| Tick ID Guide | Photo guide to 8 North American tick species with disease risk and regional information. | Free | trailreadysolutions.com/tick-bite-id |
| Schools & Youth Resources | Age-appropriate tick safety education for classrooms, scouts, and youth outdoor programs. | Free | trailreadysolutions.com/schools-and-youth |
| Government & Agency Resources | Procurement information, field crew protection programs, and institutional tick safety resources for agencies. | Free | trailreadysolutions.com/government |
| Tick Bite Tracker Map | Interactive map showing reported tick-borne disease cases by state, tick species present, risk levels, and monthly activity data. | Free | trailreadysolutions.com/tick-bite-tracker |
About Trail Ready Solutions
Trail Ready Solutions is a tick safety company dedicated to equipping outdoor enthusiasts, families, schools, and field professionals with the tools and knowledge they need to stay safe from tick-borne illness. Our product line includes professional-grade tick removal kits, and our free digital resources are built on the latest CDC and HHS guidance. We believe that tick safety should be accessible to everyone. Visit us at trailreadysolutions.com.
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Important Health Notice
Educational information only. Trail Ready Solutions does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, prescription guidance, or emergency services. Information on this page is not a substitute for evaluation by a qualified healthcare professional.
Tick identification, disease-risk information, symptom information, and suggested next steps may be incomplete or unsuitable for an individual situation. Do not delay seeking professional medical care because of information on this website.
If you have concerning symptoms after a tick bite, seek medical care promptly. For a medical emergency, call 911. Read the full Medical & Educational Disclaimer.