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Take the Tick Challenge!
First, Identify the ticks! Click each tick to "capture" it. Once you have all four, drag each one to the correct jar. Next, drag each tick to the notepad describing the illness each tick can cause.
Woodchuck Tick
Deer Tick
Lone Star Tick
Dog Tick
Dog Tick
Is not known to carry disease in Maine
Is not known to carry disease in Maine
Lonestar Tick
May carry Ehrichiosis
May carry Ehrichiosis
Deer Tick
May carry Lyme disease, anaplasmosis and babesiosis
May carry Lyme disease, anaplasmosis and babesiosis
Woodchuck Tick
May carry Powassan
May carry Powassan
Congratulations! You've identified the
Remember — Prevention first!
Follow these 4 simple steps to help prevent Lyme disease:
1) Wear light-colored, protective clothing. 2) Use EPA approved repellant on skin or clothing.
3) Perform daily tick checks. 4) Use caution in tick infested areas.
