13/05/2025
Tick populations thrive this time of year + with rising rates of tick bourne illnesses over the last several years, it’s a great idea to make prevention a part of your routine from spring through fall.
✨ When possible, where light coloured, long pants tucked into socks when spending time outdoors - especially in the woods or around tall grasses.
✨ Regularly apply insect repellent designed to repel ticks. For more info on repellents turn on notifications 🔔 and watch for an upcoming post Babies & Bugs. is a great local Atlantic Canadian company to check out.
✨ Remove ticks from clothing immediately & consider a change of clothes when you get home from spending time outdoors.
✨ Get into the habit of daily tick checks. For kids, the transition into the bathtub or into their pajamas at the end of the day is a great time. I can if you haven’t been outside too much that day - do it anyways so it’s part of you rhythm/routine.
✨ Optimize immunity. It’s your best defense against any illness! Chat with your about the best options/approaches for you & your family.
✨ When you find a tick attached, pause, take a few, slow deep breaths & remove gently, grasping the tick with tweezers as close to the skin as possible & pulling straight up. Monitor for flu-like symptoms & skin rash & seek medical attention immediately if either appear.