The advocacy, research, and education organization LymeDisease.org provides thorough information about ticks and Lyme Disease. It also provides recommendations on how to protect oneself from tickborne illnesses.  A poster below, created by the Lyme Disease Association, shows the size of nymphs and fully grown ticks. Nymphs are tiny ticks that are the size of a poppy seed. The poster also explains how to dress before hiking, and the importance of engaging in a tick check immediately after hiking. Examine the hairline, scalp, behind the ears, behind the knees, the armpits, waist, and back. If you find a tick, remove it with a tick remover or tweezers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides information about the symptoms of tickborne illnesses.

The New York State Department of Health explains how to remove a tick properly. Additional instructions for tick removal are provided here. The New York State Department of Health provides an informative guide to Lyme Disease prevention.