TickCheck Tick Testing
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Locality: East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Phone: +1 866-713-8425
Address: 562 Independence Road 18301 East Stroudsburg, PA, US
Website: www.tickcheck.com/order
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Just when you thought you were safe and ticks were gone with summer, some have come back. Not all types of ticks will be active again in the fall, but be on the lookout for Adult Blacklegged (Deer) Ticks. Even with the cooler nighttime temperatures these ticks are still very active. Stay alert and send in your ticks for testing!
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