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Local Ticks 101 Lyme Disease Education

Local Ticks 101

Explore this section to learn about identifying ticks relevant to Delaware, proper tick removal procedures, tick testing options, and preventative measures to reduce the chance of tick bites. You can also learn about Delaware’s ongoing Tick Program and find out about professional learning opportunities. 

Ticks of Delaware

DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife

Tick Identification

Tick Removal

Remove Ticks Safely

TickEncounter, University of Rhode Island

Protecting Yourself From Ticks

Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Delaware Tick Program

DNREC Tick Program

Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Reporting Tick Interactions

Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Top 10 Tick Facts You Need To Know (PDF)

Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Ticks – Professional Training

Tick Talk: Tick Biology, Ecology, and Management in Delaware – Webinar

Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Division of Fish and Wildlife - Ashley Kennedy, Ph.D.

Development of Multiplex Real-Time PCR Assays for the Surveillance of Tick-Borne Pathogens in Delaware – Research Presentation (Full)

Delaware Technical Community College, Medical and Molecular Science - Michael H. Buoni, Ph.D.

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