Ticks - Little bugs, big problems!

Ticks are spreading in Canada due to climate change. Ticks can be infected with bacteria, viruses, or parasites that can make you sick. Learn more about ticks and how to prevent tick bites so you can continue to enjoy the outdoors.

Top 10 tick hiding spots

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Learn about ticks and how to prevent tick bites. Test your tick bite prevention knowledge with these 4 interactive games.

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Individual and group resources to learn about ticks and tick bite prevention.

Watch videos on how to reduce ticks around your home, how to properly remove a tick and our latest for kids on how to do a tick check.

The children’s travelling tick exhibit showcases the fascinating world of ticks in a fun and educational manner. It provides information and resources for parents and other accompanying adults to talk with children about ticks and tick bite prevention. The exhibit rental is offered free of charge to schools, museums, community centres, libraries and other similar organizations.

Tick bite prevention resources
Tick bite prevention resources

Check out links to great resources and printable fact sheets, pamphlets and brochures.

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Check out the links to great resources and our printable fact sheets, pamphlets and brochures.
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To learn more about ticks and tick bite prevention, visit Canada.ca.

To receive regular updates about zoonoses, such as tick-borne diseases, register to the Zoonoses Subscription List.

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