{"id":15079,"date":"2021-01-14T15:36:42","date_gmt":"2021-01-14T20:36:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/ticks-draft\/?page_id=15079"},"modified":"2023-01-20T10:48:41","modified_gmt":"2023-01-20T15:48:41","slug":"ticksmart","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/ticksmart\/","title":{"rendered":"TickSmart Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Everyday practices for TickSafe living<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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TickSmart\u2122 focuses on providing people at risk for dangerous tick encounters with simple, effective strategies \u2013 everyday practices \u2013 for TickSafe living. Our goal is to make tick-bite protection easy so that you’ll actually “do it”.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

How to remove a tick<\/a>\n\n\n
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Top Five Actions<\/h2>

Learn the basics of how to protect yourself and your family from ticks in the yard and out in nature.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

get started<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Top Ten Things<\/h2>

From basic facts to common misconceptions, everyone should know these things about ticks.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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TickSmart Tips<\/h2>

Enjoy the outdoors safely during tick season with these timely tips for you and your family.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Prevention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Protect yourself<\/h2>

Learn what types of clothing and repellents are safe and available to protect you and your family.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Explore<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Protect your yard<\/h2>

Learn where ticks live, what animals are a sign of tick infestation, and how to remove ticks from your yard.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Protect your pets<\/h2>

Secure your pet’s health while keeping them from bringing ticks into your home.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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VIDEOS — Tick Prevention and Protection <\/h2>


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.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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TickSmart Calendar<\/h2>

Stay up-to-date on timely tips with our Google Calendar.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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TickEncounter Store<\/h2>

Tick ID magnets, tick check shower cards, and more.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

visit the shop<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dig a little deeper<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Documentary<\/h2>

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.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Check it out<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Prevention Videos<\/h2>

Our unique “How to …” animations and videos to learn the safest and most effective tick-bite prevention techinques.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Learn More<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Webinars, Podcasts & Interviews \n<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
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