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Permethrin: An underused tool for prevention of tick-borne infection

Permethrin treated clothing is often recommended as an evidence-based means of preventing tick bites. Unfortunately, in Canada, there are limited options for purchasing permethrin treated clothing and permethrin spray is not easily available in the 0.5% concentration suitable for do-it-yourself treatment of clothing.  A recently-published study in the Journal of Medical Entomology authored by Nadolny and…

Maps of Europe comparing habitat suitability of ticks.
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Machine learning algorithms help predict tick-borne pathogen risk across Europe

A new study published in Annals of Medicine explores the potential for machine learning algorithms to predict the risk of tick-borne diseases around Europe. Ticks, known carriers of many pathogens, are influenced by a combination of factors, including climate, landscape, and host availability. This research uses machine learning to predict where tick concentrations are highest. …

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Get ready for summer with this free Educators’ Resource

Get ready for summer camps & outdoor adventure with the CanLyme Educators’ Resource! Whether you are new to outdoor education or a seasoned wilderness guide, this teaching resource provides information through engaging learning experiences. Spring is a great time to start planning for outdoor adventure programs and summer camps. CanLyme developed an Educators’ Resource that…

Screenshot of a map of Canada with locations of where ticks have been submitted from for testing.
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Explore the Geneticks interactive tick testing map

Learn more about where ticks are in Canada by exploring this interactive tick testing & statistics map. Geneticks created the map from ticks sent in for testing from across the country. Find out what kind of ticks have been found and what pathogens they are carrying.  When possible, you should submit a removed tick for…