Ticks and Lyme Disease
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Identify Ticks in Niagara
Know the difference between a Blacklegged Ticks (can carry Lyme Disease) and American Dog Ticks -
Remove and Submit a Tick for Identification
Steps to remove a tick and locations/times to drop off a tick for identification -
Tick Identification Results
Lookup your tick identification results using the identification number provided to you at the public health office -
Lyme Disease Statistics in Niagara
Number of cases and trending in Niagara compared to three-year average
Protect You and Your Pets
- Wear light coloured clothes to spot ticks
- Use insect repellents that contains DEET or Icaridin (always follow the instructions)
- Daily full body checks on yourself and pets after coming in from the outdoors
- Cut your grass and dispose of leaf litter
- Outdoor workers should shower or bath within two hours of being in forested or long grass areas
More about Lyme disease
Learn about Lyme disease, including ticks removal, testing, signs, symptoms and treatment.
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