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Tick Identification and Management

Learn how to identify different tick species. Gain an understanding of tick prevention behaviors and how to properly remove ticks from human skin, household pets, and livestock.

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  1. Tick Removal Kit for Pets
    Guides and Publications
    $15.00
    Tick Removal Kit for Pets
    By Erika Machtinger
    A zippered pouch containing instructions for and tools to aid in removal of ticks from pets.
  2. Tick Removal Kit for Humans
    Guides and Publications
    $18.00
    Tick Removal Kit for Humans
    By Erika Machtinger
    A zippered pouch containing instructions for and tools to aid in removal of ticks from human skin.
  3. Tick Removal Kit for Horses
    Guides and Publications
    $15.00
    Tick Removal Kit for Horses
    By Erika Machtinger
    A zippered pouch containing instructions for and tools to aid in the removal of ticks from horses.
  4. Tick Collection Card - Human
    Guides and Publications
    $4.50
    Tick Collection Card - Human
    Card with steps for how to collect and store a tick for sampling on one side, and contact info of testing labs on the other side.
  5. Tick ID Card - Horse
    Guides and Publications
    $4.50
    Tick ID Card - Horse
    Folded card with tick ID info and removal instructions for ticks found on horses; part of the tick kit for horses. Quantity 1=20
  6. Tick ID Card - Human
    Guides and Publications
    $4.50
    Tick ID Card - Human
    Folded card with tick ID info and removal instructions for ticks found on people; part of the tick kit for humans. Quantity: 1=20 cards
  7. Tick ID Card - Dog
    Guides and Publications
    $4.50
    Tick ID Card - Dog
    Folded card with tick ID info and removal instructions for ticks found on dogs; part of the tick kit for dogs. Quantity: 1=20 cards
  8. Tick Collection Card - Dog
    Guides and Publications
    $4.50
    Tick Collection Card - Dog
    Card with steps for how to collect and store a tick for sampling on one side, and contact info of testing labs on the other side. Quantity: 1=20 cards
  9. Tick Collection Card - Horse
    Guides and Publications
    $4.50
    Tick Collection Card - Horse
    Card with steps for how to collect and store a tick for sampling on one side, and contact info of testing labs on the other side. Quantity: 1=20 cards
  10. Tick Series: Tick Prevention on Working, Hunting, and Farm Dogs
    Webinars

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    Tick Series: Tick Prevention on Working, Hunting, and Farm Dogs
    When Watch Now
    Recorded May 12, 2022
    Protect your working dogs by learning about different types of ticks to look out for, how to prevent tick bites on your dog, and how to protect yourself!
  11. Tick and Mosquito Repellent Guide
    Articles
    Tick and Mosquito Repellent Guide
    This article provides info about EPA-registered products and a few unregistered products that can be used to repel ticks and mosquitoes.
  12. Using Insect and Tick Repellents Safely
    Articles
    Using Insect and Tick Repellents Safely
    By Amy Korman, Jamie Kopco, Ph.D. BCE, Sharon I Gripp
    Repellents are chemicals applied to provide relief and protection from mosquitoes, ticks, and other biting pests. Proper and safe use of these chemicals is necessary.
  13. Colgador de Ducha de Garrapatas
    Guides and Publications
    $1.50
    Colgador de Ducha de Garrapatas
    By Erika Machtinger, Maria Luisa Tejada de Rivero, MD MPH
    Colgador de ducha resistente al agua que muestra en qué parte del cuerpo se debe revisar si hay garrapatas. También se proporciona información general sobre garrapatas e instrucciones para quitarlas.
  14. Photo credit: Bigstock.com
    Articles
    Managing Winter Tick, Dermacentor albipictus, on White-tailed Deer Farms and Hunting Preserves
    By Erika Machtinger, Hayley R. Springer, MS, DVM, Jessica Brown
    Fact sheet providing details about the winter tick, Dermacentor albipictus, including identification, biology, veterinary and medical concerns, prevention, and veterinary treatments.
  15. Tick Series: Vector-Borne Disease Basics
    Webinars

    Free

    Tick Series: Vector-Borne Disease Basics
    When Watch Now
    Recorded May 12, 2021
    Learn about the basics of vector-borne diseases in Pennsylvania during this live webinar.
  16. Tick Shower Hanger
    Guides and Publications
    $1.50
    Tick Shower Hanger
    By Erika Machtinger, Maria Luisa Tejada de Rivero, MD MPH
    Waterproof shower hanger showing where on the body to check for ticks. General tick info and instructions for removing a tick are also provided.
  17. Image by Joshua Choate from Pixabay
    News
    October is Peak Season for Adult Deer Ticks!
    Date Posted 10/16/2020
    The fall is officially upon us! Don't let the fear of tick bites and Lyme disease prevent you from enjoying the colorful Pennsylvania outdoors!
  18. Tick Series: Hunters and Vector-Borne Disease - A Tick-ing Time Bomb
    Webinars

    Free

    Tick Series: Hunters and Vector-Borne Disease - A Tick-ing Time Bomb
    When Watch Now
    Recorded Sep 17, 2020
    Attend this Live webinar to learn how to protect yourself from ticks and other vector-borne diseases this hunting season!
  19. Tick Series: Protecting Pets from Tick-Borne Disease
    Webinars

    Free

    Tick Series: Protecting Pets from Tick-Borne Disease
    When Watch Now
    Recorded Jul 23, 2020
    Ticks carry diseases that can greatly affect the health of your pets. Learn how to protect your pets from tick-borne diseases during this informative webinar.
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