Current Partners

TickEncounter values and appreciates our partners in tick-bite protection as they support our mission to spread tick awareness and prevention education in their communities. Partners help maximize our reach and impact by sharing our information on the most effective tick bite protection and disease prevention strategies.

Disclaimer: Partner information shared here recognizes partner support of our efforts. It is not an endorsement of products and services. Products and services that TickEnounter has evaluated and found effective may be promoted throughout our website. Neither TickEncounter, its directors, paid staff, or the University of Rhode Island has any ownership or other proprietary rights to any commercial product mentioned on this website. Persons using any of the products mentioned on this website assume full responsibility for their use in accordance with current directions of the manufacturer.

Enhanced Partners

Tickease tick removal tool for people and pets

TickEase

TickEase are the only tweezers designed specifically to remove ticks.

TickEase Features:
– Double tip design suitable for humans and pets
– Safely removes ticks of all sizes, types and levels of engorgement
– Made from durable stainless steel
– Can withstand the heat of an autoclave for sterilization
– Simple design that is easy to use and reliable
– Effective and affordable

inside the tick lab

TickReport

TickReport provides professional tick testing services to public individuals and agencies seeking more information about the risk of dangerous pathogens.

Order a comprehensive TickReportTM and learn what disease causing microbes the tick may be carrying, including pathogens that cause Lyme disease.

Business Plus

Debug

Debug is a local, family -owned pest control company that specializes in tick and mosquito control. We have 25 trained technicians and service all of Rhode Island.

Fox Pest Control

Fox Pest Control of RI is a locally-owned tick & mosquito control company, whose most important goal is to eradicate Lyme and other tick-borne diseases for our customers.

Compass Hardware

Compass Hardware is a local, independent hardware store located in Charlestown, RI.

YAYA Organics

YAYA Organics exists to deliver authentically pure, all natural and proven effective bug repellents for the whole tribe. including babies and dogs. We want to be your secret sauce of your bug-free outdoor adventures while utilizing ingredients that are eco-friendly, safe and sustainable for people, pets + planet.