Tick Encounter, The University of Rhode Island

TickEncounter, developed by the University of Rhode Island, is an online resource focused on tick-bite prevention and tick-borne disease education. It provides practical, easy-to-understand guidance to help people recognize ticks, reduce exposure, and respond to tick bites.

Featuring interactive tools and resources such as tick identification guides, activity maps, prevention tips (“TickSmart”), and services like TickSpotters, where users can submit tick photos for expert feedback.

TickEncounter aims to improve public awareness and promote simple, effective actions to stay safe from ticks and the diseases they carry.

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