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Tick Wanted!

Posted by Stephanie Rogers on October 2, 2017 in News

As part of an ongoing research study at the Hillier’s Lab, ACADIA
UNIVERSITY, on protection against vector of arthropod-borne diseases (e.g. Lyme disease), we are seeking ticks!

Our research is testing a novel set of tick repellent body spray based on essential oils.

If you find ticks, we would be happy to take them off your hands.
Please note: in order to perform the experiments, we need the
ticks to be alive!

For tick storage:
1. Save the tick(s) in a plastic bag that you can seal or a pill
bottle. Record the date and location of the collection.
2. Store the container for up to 10 days in the refrigerator.
If you have found them:

Please contact Nicoletta Faraone nicoletta.faraone@acadiau.ca
As well, samples can be dropped at the New Biology Building
(rooms 110 or 117), 33 Westwood Ave. (Wolfville, NS)