As the weather warms, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that tick-related emergency room (ER) visits have reached a 10-year high.
During the second week of April, the agency stated that 71/100,000 ER visits were tick-related, more than double the typical rate of 30/100,000. Keeping consumers prepared and informed has never been more important, especially in the Northeast and Midwest, which have seen the largest spikes.
Staying prepared
In the March 2026 edition of PMP magazine, Dr. Mohammed El Damir, BCE put together a comprehensive guide on successful integrated tick management.
The guide lays out how to use the T.I.C.K method when treating for ticks. IT includes the following:
T | Treat tick habitats
Effective treatment requires a combination of three things: correct equipment, precise applications and situational treatment timing
I | Isolate and exclude
Seal entry points, Implement routine inspections and make seasonal adjustments
C | Control environmental factors
Environmental management is key to long-term tick suppression. Educate clients on these habitat modifications: vegetation management, moisture reduction, land use planning, outdoor sanitation and wildlife exclusion.
K | Keep tabs on activity
Long-term success depends on continual monitoring and documentation, such as: treatment logs, host monitoring, environmental tracking and effectiveness evaluation
For Dr. Mohammed El Damir, BCE’s full tick management and planning breakdown:
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from Pest Management Professional https://www.mypmp.net/cdc-raises-alarms-over-tick-bite-er-visits/
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