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The Buzz vs. The Bite: Why We Spend Millions Fighting Mosquitoes but Ignore Ticks
If you are planning a backyard barbecue or a camping trip this summer, chances are you will pick up a can of bug spray. You…
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You Put a Tick Collar on Your Dog. Did You Remember to Protect Yourself?
Picture this: You are getting ready for a Saturday morning hike with your dog. You have given him his monthly tick chewable, checked that his…
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Why New York Leads the Nation in Lyme Disease Cases: A Perfect Storm for Ticks
If you love spending time outdoors in New York, you likely know the drill: tuck your pants into your socks, wear light-colored clothing, and perform…
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Introducing the Trail Ready Solutions Tick App: Your Complete Tick Safety Companion, Now in Your Pocket
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,…
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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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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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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…
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The Sportsman’s Guide to Tick Safety: Protecting Yourself in the Field
For hunters and anglers, getting off the beaten path is the whole point. You push through dense brush to find the perfect deer stand, sit…
