Tick SightingiNaturalist Observation
Tick Sighting Near Lake Wales Ridge Wildlife and Environmental Area Trail, US
Date
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Location
Lake Wales Ridge Wildlife and Environmental Area Trail
Species
Unknown species
Found On
Just spotted · 1 tick
Notes
Common Lovebug 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