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    Tick dragging - Wikipedia

    Tick dragging is one of several methods of harvesting wild ticks for study in the lab. In at least one trial, the tick dragging method proved more successful than more technologically innovative techniques, such as live-baited traps and CO 2 -baited traps. See more

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    Tick dragging is a method for collecting ticks used by parasitologists and other researchers studying tick populations in the wild. See more

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    To conduct a tick drag, a researcher uses a 1-square-metre (11 sq ft) strip of white cloth, usually corduroy, mounted on a pole that is tied to a … See more

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    The practice of dragging a large white cloth across suspected tick-infested terrain is described in biological field guides from the early 20th century. More sophisticated methods have been … See more

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  3. College of Veterinary Medicine
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    Wait, You Want to Find Ticks?!?: Tick Dragging with Tattle

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    A Beginner’s Guide to Collecting Questing Hard Ticks (Acari

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    Active Tick Dragging: Standard Operating Procedure - Public …

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    Managing Ticks in the Landscape | CALS - Cornell CALS

    How to do a tick drag. Fasten a one-meter or one-yard square piece of fabric (flannel or corduroy) to a piece of wood. Pull this behind you on a string through different areas of your yard. As you walk through an area with questing ticks, …

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    What is Tick dragging?
    Tick dragging is one of several methods of harvesting wild ticks for study in the lab. In at least one trial, the tick dragging method proved more successful than more technologically innovative techniques, such as live-baited traps and CO 2 -baited traps.

    Tick dragging - Wikipedia

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    How does a tick drag work?
    To conduct a tick drag, a researcher uses a 1-square-metre (11 sq ft) strip of white cloth, usually corduroy, mounted on a pole that is tied to a length of rope. The researcher drags the cloth behind themselves through terrain that is suspected of harboring ticks, working in a grid-like pattern.

    Tick dragging - Wikipedia

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    How does a tick dragging experiment work?
    The researcher drags the cloth behind themselves through terrain that is suspected of harboring ticks, working in a grid-like pattern. They may also "flag" low-lying bushes and other vegetation by waving the cloth over them. Tick dragging is one of several methods of harvesting wild ticks for study in the lab.

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    What is a scientific tick drag?
    Scientific tick drags are typically done over a given distance or for a certain amount of time. You can decide if this is meaningful for you, or you can sample areas where people spend time in your yard. Habitat management is one way to reduce the number of ticks in your yard and help you to avoid ticks.

    Managing Ticks in the Landscape | CALS - Cornell University

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    Can tick dragging cause tick bites?
    Persons performing tick dragging may encounter blacklegged ticks in the field and there is a possibility the ticks may attach and attempt to feed. Using personal protection can minimize the possibility of tick bites. For example, wear white clothing (pants, shirt, coveralls and socks) so that ticks are easy to see (dark tick on white background).

    Active Tick Dragging: Standard Operating Procedure - Public Health On…

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    What is active Tick dragging Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)?
    This allows the risk of human tick-borne infection to be assessed locally. The purpose of Active Tick Dragging: Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is to standardize the methods used during tick dragging in Ontario and to improve the quality of the tick dragging data.

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    Performing a Tick Drag - YouTube

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    Tickproof Your Yard Without Spraying Pesticides

    Jun 5, 2021 · Perform what’s called a tick drag. Cut a 5-inch-square swatch of fabric and tie it to an 18-inch-long pole or stick. Holding the pole, drag the fabric along tall grass or weeds,...

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    How to Conduct a Tick Drag with Nicky Gallagher - YouTube

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    How To Make and Perform a Tick Drag - YouTube

  13. University of Maine Cooperative Extension
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    Tick Surveillance - Cooperative Extension: Tick Lab - University of ...

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