Tick Sampling Methods

For our purposes, we sampled Black-Legged Ticks to test for Lyme disease so that an accurate prediction can be made on how many ticks in the Lansing area are carriers of Lyme disease.   There are many methods that can be used to trap and…

Tick Prevention

To Prevent Ticks from Getting on You and Your Pets The best way to prevent getting ticks is to avoid areas where ticks can be found. While staying inside all the time would solve the problem, that is not necessarily the best way. Going…

Tick Prevention at Your Residence

To prevent or help with tick control, you should maintain your yard and house. This is done by cleaning up clutter in your yard and making sure you don’t leave clothing on the ground within your home. Organize your piles of wood and other…