Things we know are false 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 ‹ If deer can spread Lyme disease Ticks are insects ›