Tick SightingiNaturalist Observation

Tick Sighting Near Bullfrog Creek Wildlife and Environmental Area, United States

Date

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Location

Bullfrog Creek Wildlife and Environmental Area

Species

Unknown species

Found On

Just spotted · 1 tick

Unknown species found near Bullfrog Creek Wildlife and Environmental Area, Hillsborough, Florida, United States

Notes

Thin-lined Calligrapher observed via iNaturalist

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Tick Safety Tips

  • Always do a full-body tick check after spending time outdoors
  • Shower within 2 hours of coming inside to wash off unattached ticks
  • Put clothes in the dryer on high heat for 10 minutes to kill ticks
  • Use EPA-registered repellents containing DEET, picaridin, or IR3535
  • If a tick is attached, remove it with fine-tipped tweezers — pull straight up with steady pressure
  • Monitor for symptoms (rash, fever, joint pain) for 30 days after a bite