Tick Tackler LLC

08/30/2026

A great new visual. Easy to read.

08/23/2026

The majority of ticks are found along the edges of a transition zone. Examples of these are where short grass meets long brush, the edges of walking trails and where “short meets long”. Dense vegetation provides the perfect tick habitat. Higher moisture, good cover for rodents and a good place for ticks to quest. Keep these tips in mind when visiting any park (or even your backyard).

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Round Valley Reservoir ranks fourth in the country.

07/19/2026

Urge Congress to vote YES on this bill. This is NOT political. This is helping everyone in the Lyme community. It was very easy to just click on the email button and send along.

The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on the Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act (H.R. 4348) as soon as Monday morning, and YOU can help.

07/05/2026

Be on the lookout for last year’s adults and this year’s nymphs! Here is a great example of how preferred hosts differ throughout the American Dog Tick’s life cycle.

06/30/2026

Powassan virus, a rare tick-borne illness traced to a 1958 case, has hit record highs in 2025, with 76 U.S. diagnoses and no vaccine available.

06/26/2026

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Ticks have 4 life stages and live for about 2 years. They require three bloodmeals in order to survive and complete their life cycle. Nymph and adult ticks carry the highest risk of disease transmission. Nymphs pose a unique risk due to their small size and ability to feed for longer while going undetected. Keep in mind that deer do not play a role in disease transmission to ticks, as they do not carry or spread Lyme disease, but instead serve as important hosts to support deer tick populations.

06/13/2026

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In 2024-2025, our lab only received 59 submissions of groundhog ticks. These ticks are part of the genus Ixodes, the same as blacklegged deer ticks (Ixodes scapularis) and western blacklegged deer ticks (Ixodes pacificus). While these ticks are less common to find on humans and pets, they can still carry and transmit the following pathogens!

06/11/2026

Today is World Pet Memorial Day

The Tick Tackler family honors all the beloved pets, that have gone over the Rainbow Bridge. Thank you for bringing joy when we visited your homes.

06/07/2026

Hoping this gains some ground.

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What does this announcement actually mean for Lyme patients?

Last week, HHS announced several new initiatives focused on Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.

In plain language, this means the federal government is investing more money into Lyme disease research, improving diagnostics, exploring treatment innovations, increasing public awareness, and helping patients connect with knowledgeable providers.

Many Lyme patients have spent years advocating for greater recognition and support. While these programs won't create overnight solutions, they may help move research, prevention, and patient resources forward in the coming years.

Read here: https://shorturl.at/m9OTo