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  • Things we know are true
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    • Ticks are insects
    • Ticks aren’t visible to the naked eye
    • Ticks can jump/fly
    • Ticks are killed by cold weather
    • Ticks are only active in spring and summer
    • Only people that work in forests or go hiking catch ticks
    • Ticks are only found in forests
    • All ticks carry the bacteria that cause Lyme disease
    • Ticks only transmit the bacteria that cause Lyme disease
    • Heat, nail polish remover, glue or alcohol are effective at removing ticks

Things we know are false

  Things we know are false

‹ If deer can spread Lyme disease Ticks are insects ›
  • Ticks are insects
  • Ticks aren’t visible to the naked eye
  • Ticks can jump/fly
  • Ticks are killed by cold weather
  • Ticks are only active in spring and summer
  • Only people that work in forests or go hiking catch ticks
  • Ticks are only found in forests
  • All ticks carry the bacteria that cause Lyme disease
  • Ticks only transmit the bacteria that cause Lyme disease
  • Heat, nail polish remover, glue or alcohol are effective at removing ticks