An academic-based tick-bite prevention and tickborne disease prevention resource, TickEncounter promotes TickSmart tools and thinking. Their programs and resources about tick biology and prevention help people remember critical details and enable more effective and efficient best practices for reducing tick encounters and disease risk. Important tools and platforms include TickSpotters, a national crowdsourced tick survey and response based on tick photo submissions, and the innovative Be Ready For Ticks “Just in Time” which gives access to tick experts using QR code-driven notices.
At a glance:
- Resource Type: Community Learning Projects, Community Science, Education Materials & Resources
- Audiences: Adults, Elementary (K-Grade 5) Students, Environmental Professionals, Families, High School (Grades 9-12) Students, Homeschools, Middle School (Grades 6-8) Students, Parents, Public and/or Private Schools, Seniors, Teachers/Formal Educators, Youth Groups/Scouts
- Environmental Focus: Animals/Wildlife, Consumer Education, Ecology, EE Best Practices, Environmental Health, Habitats/Ecosystems, Outdoor Skills/Recreation
- Academic Focus: Health, Science
