TickSmart Prevention

Everyday practices for TickSafe living

TickSmart™ focuses on providing people at risk for dangerous tick encounters with simple, effective strategies – everyday practices – for TickSafe living. Our goal is to make tick-bite protection easy so that you’ll actually “do it”.

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Top Five Actions

Learn the basics of how to protect yourself and your family from ticks in the yard and out in nature.

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Top Ten Things

From basic facts to common misconceptions, everyone should know these things about ticks.

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TickSmart Tips

Enjoy the outdoors safely during tick season with these timely tips for you and your family.

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Test Your Tick Knowledge

TickSmart™ flashcards let you test how TickSmart you are

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Prevention

Protect yourself

Learn what types of clothing and repellents are safe and available to protect you and your family.

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Protect your yard

Learn where ticks live, what animals are a sign of tick infestation, and how to remove ticks from your yard.

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Protect your pets

Secure your pet’s health while keeping them from bringing ticks into your home.

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VIDEOS — Tick Prevention and Protection


Check out these videos made in collaboration with our partner, Insect Shield, to maximize the reach and impact of some of the most effective tick bite protection and disease-prevention strategies.

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May 2021 calendar showing Tick Smart Tips

TickSmart Calendar

Stay up-to-date on timely tips with our Google Calendar.

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TickEncounter Store

Tick ID magnets, tick check shower cards, and more.

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Dig a little deeper

Documentary

Hidden in the Leaves is the story of University of Rhode Island entomologist Thomas Mather and his team’s efforts to help people see the risks for serious tick-transmitted disease lurking in an increasing number of rural, suburban and even semi-urban landscapes in the eastern United States.

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Prevention Videos

Our unique “How to …” animations and videos to learn the safest and most effective tick-bite prevention techinques.

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Webinars, Podcasts & Interviews

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