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Winter Isn't Over—Protect Your Team from Ticks Year-Round

When we think of ticks, summer and warm weather often come to mind. However, ticks remain active even during the colder months, posing a persistent risk to outdoor workers. Whether your team operates in forests, fields, or other outdoor environments, year-round tick prevention is essential to avoid tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease. Here’s how you can ensure your team stays safe and healthy, regardless of the season.

5 Key Strategies for Year-Round Tick Safety

1. Provide Tick Protection Tools

Equip your team with effective tick removal tools like TiCK MiTT, a chemical-free, reusable solution designed for easy tick removal in any season. Having such tools readily available demonstrates your commitment to employee safety and ensures quick action if a tick is found.

2. Encourage Proper Outdoor Gear

Clothing serves as the first line of defense against ticks. Encourage your team to wear:

  • Long-sleeved shirts and pants

  • Light-colored clothing to make ticks easier to spot

  • Gaiters or tucking pants into socks to reduce skin exposure 

  • Consider providing or recommending insect-repellent-treated gear for added protection.

3. Keep Tick Checks Routine

Regular tick checks are a simple yet effective way to prevent tick-borne illnesses even in the winter. Train your employees to:

  • Inspect their clothing and skin after working outdoors

  • Pay close attention to areas like the scalp, behind the ears, underarms, and waistband areas

  • Use mirrors or ask colleagues for assistance with hard-to-see areas. Make this a routine part of your safety protocols, even during winter.

4. Raise Awareness

Educating your team is vital. Host training sessions or share resources about:

  • The risks of tick-borne illnesses, including symptoms and long-term effects

  • Identifying tick-prone areas in their work environment

  • Empowered employees are more likely to take proactive steps to protect themselves

5. Implement a Tick-Prevention Policy

A formal tick-prevention policy ensures consistency and accountability. Include elements such as:

  • Providing protective gear and tick removal tools

  • Setting expectations for regular tick checks

  • Reporting and documenting tick bites promptly

  • Incorporating tick safety into overall workplace health and safety training 

Ticks aren’t just a summer problem. Taking proactive measures to protect your team in every season keeps them safe, healthy, and productive. Tools like TiCK MiTT make prevention and removal simple, helping you maintain a safe working environment no matter the season.

 

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