Tick SightingiNaturalist Observation

Tick Sighting Near Heritage Community Park and Natural Area, US

Date

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Location

Heritage Community Park and Natural Area

Species

Unknown species

Found On

Just spotted · 1 tick

Unknown species found near Heritage Community Park and Natural Area, Blacksburg, VA, US

Notes

American Snout Fly 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