03/24/2026
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â Tick Awareness Month may be coming to an end, but tick season is just getting started!
As temperatures slowly rise, ticks may become active in certain environments such as parks, trails and even in our own backyards. Knowing what to look for and what to do can make all the difference.
To help you stay safe, here are answers to 5 common questions about ticks:
âĄïž Do all ticks pose the same risks?
đ©ș Learn about tick-borne disease risk: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/ticks-tick-borne-diseases/ticks.html
âĄïž Is this a tick or not?
đ·ïž Learn how to tell a tick from other critters:https://etick.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Website_recognize_a_tick.pdf
âĄïž What should I do if I find a tick?
đ Get a species ID by submitting a photo to eTick experts: https://etick.ca/etickapp/submit/report-index
âĄïž Am I at risk of tick bites?
đĄ Find out who is most at risk: https://ticktool.etick.ca/who-is-at-risk
đ Check if ticks have been identified in your area: https://etick.ca/etickapp/en/ticks/public/map
âĄïž How can I protect my pets?
đ Prevention tips for pets: https://ticktool.etick.ca/how-can-i-protect-my-pets
Staying informed is the first step to reducing your risk.
đ” Found a tick? Send us your pictures through the eTick app, or on eTick.ca, to receive a quick species identification by our trained personnel. www.eTick.ca
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