Prevention of tick borne diseases
The best way to manage Lyme Disease and Related Illnesses is not to get them at all. In addition, for those who already have had or currently have Lyme Disease reinfection holds many implications. For those reasons we are providing a list of resources for you on the topic of PREVENTION. You are invited to submit suggestions for additions to the page to [email protected]
Tick Removal and Tick Testing Resources: Lyme Action PA does not endorse or recommend the following labs but only offers them as a resource as a service to you.
Symptoms of Lyme disease and other TBDs:
ILADS Treatment Guidelines:
For KIDS and Families:
Web Resources for Prevention Tips and Research:
Deer And Tick Prevention Companies:
Tick Removal and Tick Testing Resources: Lyme Action PA does not endorse or recommend the following labs but only offers them as a resource as a service to you.
- PROPER Tick Removal: Short and sweet instructions from Lyme Disease.org http://www.lymedisease.org/activism/pdf/tweezer%20removal.pdf
- Lyme-Aid Tick Testing Kits https://www.lymeaidkit.com/
- Tick Encounter Resrouce Center Tick Testing Resource Page http://www.tickencounter.org/education/tick_testing
- Igenex http://igenex.com/Website/
- Clongen
Symptoms of Lyme disease and other TBDs:
- Dr. Burrascano - Symptom Checklist. Click here to view it on Lymedisease.org
ILADS Treatment Guidelines:
For KIDS and Families:
- TICK TALK with BOB OLEY: Great information here as posted on TBDAlliance.org - Learn how to protect yourself and your family from TBDs.
- A Greener Way to Keep Bugs Away: http://stmarys.macaronikid.com/article/24801/a-greener-way-to-keep-bugs-away
- California Department's Timothy Tick helps you teach KIDS about TBDs! http://www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/discond/Pages/Ticks-Kids.aspx
- Insect Repellent - Best Insect Repellents for Kids - By Vincent Iannelli, M.D.
- Columbia Sportswear for great kids's and adult protective clothing: www.columbia.com - Bug Shield line.
- Think T.I.C.K. - Take Action: Prevention strategies from The Tick Encounter Resource Center.
- Best Way to Keep Bugs At Bay, Consumer Reports July 2010. Discusses a variety of bug sprays containing a variety of ingredients, DEET and DEET FREE. Also provides chart for comparison.
- Safe Bug Sprays for Camping Adventures, A.E. Smith Discusses DEET FREE alternatives bug sprays.
- Ron Hamlen Lyme Disease and Prevention
Web Resources for Prevention Tips and Research:
- Lyme Disease Association of Southeastern PA http://www.tickencounter.org/prevention/camp_directors_message (Exceptional resource on prevention!!!)
- LymeDisease.Org (formerly CALDA) http://www.lymedisease.org/lyme101/prevention/lyme_prevention.html
- LDA: Lyme Disease Association http://www.lymediseaseassociation.org/
Deer And Tick Prevention Companies:
- Peter Benz Landscaping: offering deer Fencing, gates, landscaping and Damminex Tick Tubes