Track Ticks this Summer with the Tick APP

Wednesday, May 26th, 2021 -- 9:00 AM

(WBAY) An app that lets you share tick encounters year round, aims to help you prevent getting tick bites this summer.

The Tick App is a tick exposure study done by research teams at University of Wisconsin-Madison and Columbia University. It launched in 2018 and is focused on the Midwest and Northeast regions of the U.S., but anyone can use the app. Officials say the high-risk months for ticks are from May to September.

Researchers say the app does two things, benefiting both research teams, and users. You can see where and when ticks are active in your area, read up on prevention tips, or how to remove a tick. If you encounter a tick, you can report it right through the app by submitting photos.

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