ticks

  • What Most People Miss When Doing a Tick Check

    What Most People Miss When Doing a Tick Check

    As tick populations grow (thanks, climate change) and tickborne diseases like Lyme become more widespread, tick checks have become routine for a lot of us. But do you really know what it means to “check yourself for ticks”? Chances are, you’re missing some important parts of the process. Don’t skip the shower Sorry to the…


  • Why You Need A Tick Scrapbook

    Why You Need A Tick Scrapbook

    Thanks in part to climate change, ticks are exploring territory (including your skin) in more areas than ever before. They used to be rare in the inner suburbs of Sydney, but lately I’ve had to pull a few off myself or family members each summer. Instead of freaking out anew over each one, start a…