Tick Control Awareness Day 2008
Vendor/Non-profit Participants

1. Bartlett Tree Experts - The Company's knowledge of arboriculture, soil science, root systems, and pest management are respected worldwide. Bartlett will do a Permethrin Perimeter Spray Treatment for your lawn to keep it tick free.

2. Bayer Animal Health - Bayer distributes Advantix Flea and Tick Topical Treatment for your dog containing Permethrin, an effective way to keep your pet safe from tick bites.

3. CVS | Caremark - Remember to pick up pointy tweezers and alcohol swabs for proper tick removal.

4. Imugen - Imugen provides specialized testing for tick borne diseases such as Lyme disease, Babesiosis, and Ehrlichiosis, and tests ticks, too.

5. Bass Pro Shops - A destination outdoor retail facility with a brand new location in Foxborough, MA including an indoor fish tank and a wide variety of demonstrations. They currently stock Sawyer Products Tick Repellent containing Permethrin.

6. "Inspect Yourself" Booth - Learn the importance of doing daily tick checks! You can use a magnifying lens to help identify any ticks you might find.

7. Tick Identification Booth - Talk to a tick expert and learn to identify the different species of ticks in this area.

8. Master Gardener's - Through URI's Cooperative Extension Education Center, get information and talk to gardening experts.

9. Girl Scouts of Rhode Island -In collaboration with the Tick Encounter Resource Center, the Girls Scouts of Rhode Island can earn a Tick Control Awareness badge by completing activities about prevention and protection.

10. Lyme Disease Association of Rhode Island - The Association is dedicated to Lyme disease education, prevention, and raising research money, stop in to learn more about this tick borne disease.

11. Westerly Hospital - Healthy for Life. Stop by this booth and have your blood pressure checked, learn bike safety and more!

12. Narragansett Chapter of the Appalachian Trail Club - The Narragansett Chapter offers an opportunity for Rhode Island residents to promote the protection, enjoyment, and wide use of the Appalachian Region.

13. Rhode Island Association of Camps (R.I.A.C) - RIAC promotes the values of purposeful, high quality, professionally directed youth camping to the general public. RIAC members want to keep all kids tick safe when you're not there. All campers should practice tick prevention methods to be safe on their trips.

14. Audubon Society of Rhode Island - This independent environmental state organization provides citizens of Rhode Island with a place to hike on various trails and enjoy the wildlife.

15. Moriarty East Bay Invisible Fence - This Company is dedicated to keeping your pets safe at home, and part of keeping them safe is protecting them from harmful ticks.

16. Animal Rescue League of Southern Rhode Island - Working to find permanent and suitable homes for animals in need, the rescue league also addresses animal related problems in the community, such as tick protection.

17. Edgewoof Pet Bakery - The best way to pamper your pet after a long hike in the woods is with some homemade treats from this bakery!

18. East Greenwich Animal Protection League - This animal protection league finds suitable homes for all strays, and tries to educate the East Greenwich residents on responsible pet ownership. Part of being a responsible pet owner is protecting your animal from ticks.

19. South Kingstown Dog Park Association - This group is fundraising for an official park where dogs are allowed to run.

20. DJ Pet Assisted Therapy Program at CCRI - This professional pet assisted certificate is utilized as an innovative approach to drug prevention, violence prevention, enhanced self-esteem and the enhancement of quality of life.

21. Mobile Visiting Vet -