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Tick Management

tick1The tick-borne diseases most often found in Virginia are Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and ehrlichiosis. Warm weather means that ticks become active and this can lead to the transmission of tick-borne disease.

Learn to prevent tick bites with information provided in the links below.

Stop Ticks (CDC)
Preventing Tick-borne Diseases in Virginia Brochure
Tick Management Handbook (CDC) (PDF)

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Last Updated: 06-18-2008

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