06/13/2026
🌲 Wisconsin roll call...
How many ticks have you pulled off yourself, your kids, or your pets already this year? 😳
No judgment; we know the answer might be "too many."
With summer adventures in full swing, tick encounters are becoming part of daily life for many families. But what happens after you find one?
Do you:
🔹 Remove it and move on?
🔹 Save it for testing?
🔹 Call your doctor?
🔹 Start watching for symptoms?
🔹 Immediately head to Google and convince yourself you're dying? (Be honest. 😂)
The truth is, there isn't always a one-size-fits-all answer.
The location of the bite, how long the tick was attached, symptoms, health history, and individual risk factors can all influence what makes sense next.
👇 We'd love to hear from you.
What's your go-to tick removal method? Tweezers, a tick key, or something else?
And bonus question:
Have you noticed ticks being worse this year than usual?
Let's compare notes, Wisco!