What is it?
TickEase Tick-Kit
What sets it apart?
Fun in the outdoors often brings us into contact with potentially harmful creatures, and one of the most common threats is the tick — the most common pathogen link from animals to humans. From camping to hiking to hunting to nature photography, when planning your outside activities, the TickEase Tick Kit fortifies your preparation. As TickEase stresses, quickly and correctly removing ticks is critical to preventing viruses such as Powassan.
How do I use it?
Pack a TickEase Tick Kit with your gear or carry it in your backpack and you’ll have everything you need to safely remove a tick and evaluate the necessary next steps. The kit includes the original TickEase tool, which was designed under CDC tick-removal guidelines for removing all types of ticks from people and pets; alcohol pads; antibiotic ointment packets; a magnifier; instructions for obtaining a university-based health risk assessment; and discounted laboratory tick testing.
How much?
$23.99 (Tick Kit); $11.99 (Dog Bandana)
Angler’s insight:
For many, dogs are part of the family, and as such, they deserve proactive care that lessens the likelihood of tick-related illness. That’s where the TickEase Tick Repelling Dog Bandana comes into play. The lightweight fabric is treated with InsectShield’s proprietary permethrin formula that has been proven and registered to repel mosquitoes, ticks, ants, flies, chiggers and midges, aka “no-see-ums.” (Permethrin has been safely used as an EPA-registered product since 1977.) According to TickEase, fabrics treated with InsectShield retain their repellent quality for up to 25 washes.
