The Tick App

An app to better understand and prevent human exposure to ticks.
Posts by the researchers and their crews from @UWMadison, @Columbia, @michiganstateu

[CDC Emerging Infections @CDC_NCEZID]

Headed out for a summertime adventure? Protect yourself and your loved ones from tick bites by using an EPA-registered insect repellent. Find one that’s right for you! Explore more tips: https://t.co/wHBxbmf5Lk

[The Tick App @TickAppOnTour]

The Lone Star Tick (Amblyomma americanum) is expanding its habitat and moving north. Be on the lookout for these ticks and if you are not sure of a tick’s identity request an ID in The TickApp!

[CDC Director @CDCDirector]

As you’re enjoying time outside this summer, protect against bugs like mosquitos and ticks!
🌞 Use bug spray
🌞 Wear long sleeves + pants
🌞 Avoid heavily wooded areas

Visit https://t.co/qy2wYdTgWa to learn more.

[The Tick App @TickAppOnTour]

Our research in action!

[WQOW 18 News @WQOW]

The teams are specifically looking to reduce the number of deer ticks — which are also known as black-legged ticks — that carry Lyme Disease. https://t.co/vWqzlfPK19

[WQOW 18 News @WQOW]

The teams are specifically looking to reduce the number of deer ticks — which are also known as black-legged ticks — that carry Lyme Disease. https://t.co/vWqzlfPK19

[The Tick App @TickAppOnTour]

The internet and social media often show ticks perfectly prepped and posed, but that's not often how they look irl. Download #TheTickApp to learn more about ticks and how to stay safe outdoors!

#tickseason #ticks #ticksafety #hiking #outdooractivities #lymeprevention

[The Tick App @TickAppOnTour]

Get to know some of our (less sentient) researchers here at #TheTickApp : Vanessa and Valerie. They're as stylish as they are smart!

#tickeducation #ticksafety #research #tickseason #ticks

[The Tick App @TickAppOnTour]

Lyme disease can be fully treated if caught early, so remember the signs of Lyme disease!

#TheTickApp #lyme #lymedisease #ticksafety #tickprevention

[The Tick App @TickAppOnTour]

Tick nymphs can be as small as a poppy seed and can transmit diseases like Lyme. Make sure to perform thorough tick checks and download #TheTickApp to learn about other tick prevention techniques!

#ticksafety #ticks #tickseason #ticknymph #lymedisease #lymeawareness #tickcheck

[The Tick App @TickAppOnTour]

Tick season is in full swing, so remember to do a tick check after being outdoors! Download The Tick App to learn how to perform tick checks and how to make them more effective!

#TheTickApp #tickcheck #tick #lyme #tickseason #ticksafety

[The Tick App @TickAppOnTour]

Lyme disease prevention starts with knowledge! Download The Tick App to learn strategies to prevent tick bites and how to identify blacklegged ticks.

#lymeawareness #lymedisease #lymeawarenessmonth #TheTickApp #blackleggedtick #ticks #ticksafety #tickseason #tickprevention

[The Tick App @TickAppOnTour]

Crushing a tick with your fingers can increase your risk of tick-borne diseases. Download #TheTickApp to learn safe methods for tick removal!

#tickseason #ticks #hiking #lymeawareness #lymedisease #ticksafety #tickremoval

[The Tick App @TickAppOnTour]

Weed out tick-borne diseases this spring! Download The Tick App to learn strategies to prevent tick bites and how to limit tick habitat in your yard.

#TheTickApp #gardening #spring #yardwork #ticksafety #lymeawareness #lyme #ticks #garden

[The Tick App @TickAppOnTour]

Tick season has started so start learning about tick safety today with The Tick App!

#TheTickApp #ticksafety #springtime #hiking #tickseason #tickeducation #outdoorsafety #ticks

[The Tick App @TickAppOnTour]

Know your risk for tick encounters, download The Tick App today!

#tickseason #hiking #springtime #ticksafety #ticks #lymeawareness

[The Tick App @TickAppOnTour]

Do you and your pets love the outdoors? Remember that while you're enjoying the warm weather, ticks are too! Download The Tick App today and learn how to keep your furry friends safe from ticks!

#TheTickApp #tickseason #ticks #dogpark #dogowners #petowners #ticksafety #hiking

[The Tick App @TickAppOnTour]

Don't know where to start with tick safety? Don't worry! The Tick App's tick prevention feature is the perfect place to learn ways to prevent tick bites!

#TheTickApp #ticksafety #hiking #tickseason #lymeawareness #ticks

[The Tick App @TickAppOnTour]

Found a tick? Don't panic! The Tick App's here to help! Just click on the Remove a Tick icon in the app for instructions on how to safely remove ticks.

#TheTickApp #ticksafety #tickseason #tickbite #hikingseason #tickremoval #ticks

[The Tick App @TickAppOnTour]

Download The Tick App today! #TheTickApp #ticksafety #tickprevention #hikingseason #tickseason #ticks

[The Tick App @TickAppOnTour]

Adult deer ticks are active when temperatures are above 40°F so download The Tick App today! #TheTickApp #ticksafety #tickseason #springtime #hiking