Louisville, KY is asking residents to report and map tick sightings to prevent tick-born diseases
Louisville, KY tick reporting and mapping program
The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health & Wellness (LMPHW) created the "Spot a tick and share" program to map reported tick sightings. The program was created to encourage residents to report tick sightings in order to prevent tick-born diseases. The LMPHW uses these reports to map problem areas, develop outreach materials, and identify tick species. If bitten, residents can send a tick sample to the LMPHW in order to receive testing for Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
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Jefferson County residents are being asked to report ticks to the Louisville Metro Public Health & Wellness office so they can create a map of where ticks are found.
Jefferson County residents asked to ‘spot a tick and share’ to help prevent disease | LouisvilleKY.gov
If you are bitten by a tick or discover one, the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health & Wellness (LMPHW) is asking that you share it with us for identification purposes. LMPHW will use results to create a map of where ticks are being reported and develop outreach and education materials.
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