How a family health scare led to this revolutionary tick-removal mitt
One family's health scare led to an unexpected invention, and it might help protect you, your pets, and children. As tick season ramps up, here's what you should know before heading outdoors. The Weather Network's Nathan Coleman reports.
Growing up in upstate New York near an area notorious for ticks, Olivia Abrams contracted Lyme disease without ever noticing a tick on her body. It was later discovered that the tick responsible for her diagnosis had been brought into the house by the family dog.
This experience inspired her and her family to create the TiCK MiTT, a solution designed to prevent tick-borne illnesses in both pets and people.
“Ticks have little legs that are shaped like hooks, and our patented fabric has the right-size loops where the ticks get stuck in the fabric, so it works exactly like Velcro.”
(Olivia Abrams, TiCK MiTT founder)
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Made from eco-friendly, non-toxic, and reusable materials, the TiCK MiTT effortlessly removes ticks from pets and humans.
As tick season continues, it's essential to check yourself, your pets, and your children for ticks after spending time outdoors. Watch the video above for more tips on what to do if you spot one of these parasitic arachnids searching for a blood meal.