1. Ticks Life Cycle & Safety Tips

2. Ticks need blood to grow and lay eggs

3. Ticks and the animals they often bite Adult Nymph Larva Large animals Small animals

4. Safety Tips for visiting tick habitat Before your visit: During your visit: After your visit: Light colors, long pants / sleeves Repellent Dry clothes on high heat Shower and check Center of trailCheck for ticks

5. Your Classroom Tick Packet Tick ID cardTick Puzzle Tick Magnifier

6. Your Activity Journal… Your journal has activities and puzzles. If you have questions, have your teacher email Eric Engh at: erice@msmosquito.com erice@msmosquito.com