Lower Your Risk of Tick-Borne Diseases with DIY Tick Tubes

Just past the house and garden, we have some pretty dense woods that my family loves to spend time in – walking the dog, exploring the stream, and just relaxing. We’re happy to share that space with all sorts of critters. I’m not scared of snakes or spiders, and I’m not the kind of person who kills every bug they see. But watching my dad’s health collapse from a single tick bite changed something in me. I decided to get aggressive about controlling ticks so we could enjoy those woods again.

Continue reading to learn more about DIY tick tubes, written by Elizabeth Kligge.

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National Deer Association: Lower Your Risk of Tick Borne Diseases

Elizabeth Kligge
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August 10, 2026
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Lower Your Risk of Tick-Borne Diseases with DIY Tick Tubes

Just past the house and garden, we have some pretty dense woods that my family loves to spend time in – walking the dog, exploring the stream, and just relaxing. We’re happy to share that space with all sorts of critters. I’m not scared of snakes or spiders, and I’m not the kind of person who kills every bug they see. But watching my dad’s health collapse from a single tick bite changed something in me. I decided to get aggressive about controlling ticks so we could enjoy those woods again.

Continue reading to learn more about DIY tick tubes, written by Elizabeth Kligge.

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NDA Pennsylvania Field to Fork Coordinator
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Kligge is an adult-onset hunter with vast experience as a wilderness skills instructor, video editor and project manager.
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Elizabeth Kligge
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August 3, 2026
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Lower Your Risk of Tick-Borne Diseases with DIY Tick Tubes

Just past the house and garden, we have some pretty dense woods that my family loves to spend time in – walking the dog, exploring the stream, and just relaxing. We’re happy to share that space with all sorts of critters. I’m not scared of snakes or spiders, and I’m not the kind of person who kills every bug they see. But watching my dad’s health collapse from a single tick bite changed something in me. I decided to get aggressive about controlling ticks so we could enjoy those woods again.

Continue reading to learn more about DIY tick tubes, written by Elizabeth Kligge.

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