TickCheck Tick Testing

04/01/2026

Did you know that removing a tick the wrong way can actually increase your risk of infection? Twisting, burning, or using your fingers can stress the tick and make it more likely to transmit Lyme or other tick-borne diseases.

Learn the safest way to remove ticks:

Good Tick Remover Tools Matter When it comes to ticks, speed is important- but using the right tool, and using it correctly, is just as critical. A good tick remover is designed to safely extract t…

03/24/2026

Ticks love to hitch a ride on your clothes after spending time outdoors- especially if you’ve been brushing against tall grass or foliage. Toss your clothes in the dryer on high heat for about 10 minutes to kill any stowaways!

03/17/2026

Which Ticks Carry Lyme and Other Diseases?

Not all ticks are the same- the risks they carry vary by species and location. Learn which ticks are most likely to transmit disease, where they live, and how to protect yourself, your family, and your pets this tick season.

Ticks are a common concern for people and pets across the United States, but not all ticks pose the same risks. With hundreds of species in North America, many feed exclusively on wildlife or thriv…

11/17/2025

When Are Ticks Most Active?

Warm temperatures and humidity create ideal conditions for ticks, which is why spring and summer are peak seasons in most parts of the United States. When temperatures rise early in the year, ticks become active, thriving in wooded or grassy areas where they use vegetation to “quest” for and latch onto passing animals or people. During this time, both people and pets are at a higher risk of tick bites, as increased tick activity coincides with more outdoor activity....

Warm temperatures and humidity create ideal conditions for ticks, which is why spring and summer are peak seasons in most parts of the United States. When tempe

10/20/2025

How Do I Know If I Have Lyme Disease? Lyme disease can affect many parts of the body, including the joints, heart, and brain. It becomes harder to treat the longer it goes undetected, and symptoms can vary. It's important to remember that not every tick bite leads to Lyme disease. Only deer ticks and western blacklegged ticks carry Borrelia burgdorferi…...

How Do I Know If I Have Lyme Disease? Lyme disease can affect many parts of the body, including the joints, heart, and brain. It becomes harder to treat the

07/12/2025

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This listing is for the tools only, without retail packaging or branding. Please reach out via our contact form if you are interested in custom printing, or if you are interested in custom pricing …

05/24/2024

05/20/2024

How to identify ticks!

05/17/2024

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05/10/2024

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Measles cases are on the rise globally and here in Illinois the number is increasing as well. Vaccines are 97% effective in preventing this highly contagious disease. To learn more about this infection and get information on vaccination, go to https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-co...