Tick SightingiNaturalist Observation
Tick Sighting Near Cabrillo National Monument, US
Date
Friday, March 27, 2026
Location
Cabrillo National Monument
Species
Unknown species
Found On
Just spotted · 1 tick
Notes
Spotted-wing Bromeliad Fly observed via iNaturalist
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- ✓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