A break in the rain means I’m out tick collecting! #Ixodespacificus #ticktalk #medentoAF #dothedamntickcheck

Still picking up Ixodes pacificus nymphs in California’s North Coastal counties. 39 of these #vampiresIRL at Jack London State Park yesterday.
#medentoAF #dothedamntickcheck

Pacific Coast Ticks (Dermacentor occidentalis) are peaking here in CA! #DotheDamnTickCheck

I love it when #CAticks cuddle up in dead seedheads - they look so cozy!
#Ixodespacificus #medentoAF #vampiresIRL #dothedamntickcheck

Ixodes pacificus nymphs are in full swing in NorCal.

Jelly Bean Jar Game time! How many nymphs in my 3 vials?

2 people flagging, 1 flag each side of the trail. Approximately 1 mile flagged.

Final number shared tomorrow.

Winner gets bragging rights.

#TickTalk #VampiresIRL #DoTheDamnTickCheck

Collected my first Ixodes pacificus nymph of the year on 1/14 in San Mateo County. Feels early…
#vampiresIRL #ticktalk #medentoAF #dothedamntickcheck

Engorged Ixodes pacificus nymph, flat I. pacificus nymph, and I. pacificus larva collected 5/29 in Napa County.

Tiny vampires - pinky nail for scale.

Do your tick checks CA!
#medentoAF #vampiresIRL #dothedamntickcheck

‘Tis the season!
Adult Western Black-Legged Ticks are out and about in CA!
Ticks remain active as long as the temperature is above freezing.
#DoTheDamnTickCheck #MedEntoAF #VampiresIRL