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Ticks, such as the Blacklegged tick/Deer tick and American dog tick, are active all year long and can carry the pathogens that cause Lyme Disease, Babesiosis and Anaplasmosis. ! Tick Tips Stay on the trail Wear shoes, not sandals Wear repellant such as DEET on exposed skin & Permethrin on clothing and footwear After being outside, check yourself, children and pets for ticks. Place clothes in the dryer for 20 minutes If you find a tick on you, remove it by placing tweezers close to skin and pulling upward. Do NOT twist or jerk tick. North Shore Shared Public Health Services Program For more information contact your local health department Approximate sizes *MA Department of Public Health male female DEER TICKS AMERICAN DOG TICKS TICK IDENTIFICATION CHART Approximate sizes *MA Department of Public Health Approximate sizes *MA Department of Public Health Enlarged for Viewing Approximate Sizes male female