Watch out for deer ticks
Lyme disease is caused by a bacterial infection that people can get from the bite of an infected blacklegged (deer) tick.
Manitobans can reduce contact with deer ticks by avoiding wooded or forested habitat, wearing long pants and a long-sleeved shirt, tucking in clothing, using an appropriate repellent (it should state ‘for use against ticks’ on the product label), looking for and removing ticks as soon as possible.
For more information about Lyme disease, its symptoms and how to prevent it, visit our website at
www.manitoba.ca/health/lyme/
You can help You can help in the study of Lyme disease in Manitoba by collecting and submitting deer ticks for research purposes:
Deer ticks are smaller than the more common wood tick. Unlike wood ticks, they do not have white markings on their bodies.
If you find a deer tick, remove it slowly from skin or clothing using tweezers and steady pressure; avoid twisting. Cleanse area with soap and water or a disinfectant.
Place the tick in a small, crush-proof container (for example, a pill bottle) with a piece of slightly damp paper towel (to help keep the tick alive).
Firmly tape the lid shut.
Check the pictures and additional information on the website to determine if your tick might be a deer tick.
Hand-deliver or mail the sample to the address below. If mailing, place the container in a sealed plastic bag then in a cardboard box labeled: RESEARCH SPECIMENS – FRAGILE – HANDLE WITH CARE
Include your name, telephone number, email address and information about where, when and on whom (e.g. a dog, a person) the tick was found. Deliver or mail to:
Dr. Kateryn Rochon, Department of Entomology Animal Science/ Entomology Building, Room 214 Fort Garry Campus, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2
(Office hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday)
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