Tick SightingiNaturalist Observation
Tick Sighting Near Picayune Strand State Forest Sabal Palm Road
Date
Friday, March 27, 2026
Location
Picayune Strand State Forest Sabal Palm Road
Species
Unknown species
Found On
Just spotted · 1 tick
Notes
Phyllomydas parvulus 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