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Government and Institutional Tick Safety: Why Agencies Are Equipping Their Teams
When state and federal agencies update their procurement lists, they do so based on data, risk assessments, and a strict duty of care to their…
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DEET vs. Picaridin vs. Permethrin: Choosing the Right Tick Defense
Walk into any outdoor retailer or pharmacy and you will find a wall of insect repellents with competing claims, unfamiliar chemical names, and a wide…
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Should You Test the Tick? A Guide to Tick Testing After a Bite
You have just found an attached tick, removed it carefully, and now it is sitting in a plastic bag on your kitchen counter. The question…
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Regional Tick Threat Profiles: Know What Is Biting Where You Are
Tick risk is not uniform across the United States. The species you are most likely to encounter, the diseases they carry, and the time of…
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Tick Removal for Pets: A Step-by-Step Guide for Dogs and Cats
Finding a tick on your pet is one of those moments that demands calm, quick action. The good news is that with the right tools…
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Our Tick Bite Tracker Just Got a Major Upgrade
In 2024, Minnesota recorded 3,551 confirmed Lyme disease cases, one of the highest rates in the nation. In 2026, CDC’s Tick Bite Tracker shows April…
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Know Your Enemy: We Just Added In-Depth Profiles for Every Tick Species on Our Tick ID Page
Not all ticks are the same. The species that bites you matters — a lot. It determines which diseases you may have been exposed to,…
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What to Do After a Tick Bite: Why the First 30 Days Matter
What to Do After a Tick Bite: Why the First 30 Days Matter Spending time outdoors is one of the best parts of the year,…
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Our Tick Bite Tracker Just Got a Major Upgrade
In 2024, Minnesota recorded 3,551 confirmed Lyme disease cases, one of the highest rates in the nation. In 2026, CDC’s Tick Bite Tracker shows that…
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Reclaiming Your Turf: A Homeowner’s Guide to Backyard Tick Control
When we think of tick bites, we usually picture deep woods, hiking trails, and camping trips. But the reality is much closer to home. According…
