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TICK IDENTIFICATION TICK PREVENTION CHECKLIST

Black-Legged Tick
(Deer Tick) Growth Stages

Larva Wear tall socks Apply Tick Repellent. Wear light-
Nymph and pull over Use as labeled colored clothing
pants if possible. (Permethrin for with sleeves.
clothes, ≥20% DEET
or Picaridin for skin).

Adult Male Adult Female
Toss clothing in Shower or bathe Mow lawn regularly.
dryer on high as soon as you Avoid tall grass in
heat for 15 mins. return inside. yards, parks and
If washing, recreation areas and
use hot water. while hiking.
Photos: TickEncounter, University of Rhode Island

WHERE TO CHECK FOR TICKS LYME DISEASE SYMPTOMS

LIKELY
Hairline
EARLY LYME CHRONIC LYME
FOUND A TICK? Inside/Behind Ears
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