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⚠ Tick Awareness Month may be coming to an end, but tick season is just getting started!

As temperatures slowly rise, ticks may become active in certain environments such as parks, trails and even in our own backyards. Knowing what to look for and what to do can make all the difference.

To help you stay safe, here are answers to 5 common questions about ticks:

➡️ Do all ticks pose the same risks?
🩺 Learn about tick-borne disease risk: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/ticks-tick-borne-diseases/ticks.html

➡️ Is this a tick or not?
🕷️ Learn how to tell a tick from other critters:https://etick.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Website_recognize_a_tick.pdf

➡️ What should I do if I find a tick?
👀 Get a species ID by submitting a photo to eTick experts: https://etick.ca/etickapp/submit/report-index

➡️ Am I at risk of tick bites?
💡 Find out who is most at risk: https://ticktool.etick.ca/who-is-at-risk
📍 Check if ticks have been identified in your area: https://etick.ca/etickapp/en/ticks/public/map

➡️ How can I protect my pets?
🐕 Prevention tips for pets: https://ticktool.etick.ca/how-can-i-protect-my-pets

Staying informed is the first step to reducing your risk.

🕵 Found a tick? Send us your pictures through the eTick app, or on eTick.ca, to receive a quick species identification by our trained personnel. www.eTick.ca

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Happy Holidays from eTick! 🎄✨ Thank you to our amazing community: 2025 marked a record number of submissions on eTick, with over 18,000 submissions this year. This milestone reflects your dedication to citizen science and supports us in tracking ticks across Canada!

When the temperature hits 35–40°C, dressing from head to toe to walk in the forest to protect yourself from ticks is not exactly appealing. 😓

But it's still important to be cautious, especially because of tick nymphs! These tiny, active "teenage" ticks are out and active right now. They can bite and depending on the species, potentially transmit pathogens. Because they're much smaller than adult ticks, they’re also harder to spot on your skin.

Here are a few tips to help prevent tick bites:
✅ Stick to clear, open trails to minimize contact with vegetation
✅ Use an effective repellent (like DEET or icaridin)
✅ Do a full-body tick check when you return, especially in warm, moist areas (like behind the knees, under the arms, behind the ears, etc.)
✅ Wear light-colored clothing (even if it's lightweight) to make it easier to spot ticks, including the tiny nymphs

👖 Ideally, wear long pants, socks and closed shoes, even if it's tough in the heat!

🕵️‍♂️ Want to see how small a nymph is? Check out the photo in the comments!

📸 Found a tick? Send us your pictures through the free eTick app, or on www.eTick.ca, to receive a quick species identification by our trained personnel.

🔗 For more prevention tips and resources, visit: https://ticktool.etick.ca/

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