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Warmer weather means more time outside. It also means ticks are more active.鈥嬧�嬧�嬧�嬧�嬧�嬧�� Nova Scotia has 14 different species of ticks, although only a few species carry the necessary bacteria and viruses that cause tick-borne illnesses such as Lyme disease. The most notable is the blacklegged tick, often called the deer tick.
To help everyone be more tick-aware, 黄色直播鈥檚 has produced a short video aimed at providing you the knowledge to limit your risk of tick bites and tick-borne illnesses.. This short video will give you tips on:
Where ticks are likely to be, and how to avoid those areas.聽
How to dress to avoid getting ticks on your skin.
How to safely remove a tick.
How to safely dispose of a tick.
For those looking to post information on items such as office bulletin boards, a one-page document has also been produced.聽
Additional (external) resources on ticks can be found at the and at鈥�.聽 If you are concerned about a tick bite, please contact your doctor or speak to a local pharmacist.