BeBop Labs

05/30/2026

Lone Star ticks (Amblyomma americanum) are now established and expanding throughout New England, driven by warming climates. Known for an aggressive, fast-crawling nature, they are distinct for the white spot on females and for transmitting Alpha-gal syndrome (a red meat allergy). They are common in coastal MA, CT, and RI, with confirmed sightings across all New England states.

Check for ticks daily and send us any ticks you find!

📝 Tick questionnaires ➡️ BebopLabs.org/send-ticks

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Bebop Labs is a volunteer-run organization. Throughout the year we apply for grants and ask for donations to make tick testing free.

05/23/2026

May is peak season for Blacklegged ticks (aka deer ticks). They are about the size of a poppy seed. Feel for bumps and check freckles. We have found that about 40% of blacklegged ticks in NH carry disease.

Check for ticks daily and send us any ticks you find!

📝 Tick questionnaires ➡️ BebopLabs.org/send-ticks

🔬 Our research publication ➡️ BebopLabs.org/our-publications

💌 Donations ➡️ BebopLabs.org/donations/bebop-labs-donation
Bebop Labs is a volunteer-run organization. Throughout the year we apply for grants and ask for donations to make tick testing free.

05/16/2026

Blacklegged ticks (aka deer ticks) are about the size of a poppy seed. We have found that about 40% of blacklegged ticks in NH carry disease.

Check for ticks daily and send us any ticks you find!

📝 Tick questionnaires ➡️ BebopLabs.org/send-ticks

🔬 Our research publication ➡️ BebopLabs.org/our-publications

💌 Donations ➡️ BebopLabs.org/donations/bebop-labs-donation
Bebop Labs is a volunteer-run organization. Throughout the year we apply for grants and ask for donations to make tick testing free.

05/09/2026

When do we see dog ticks? When do we see Blacklegged ticks (aka deer ticks)? These graphs are part of a presentation that Bebop Labs gave at an elementary school.

We see dog ticks mostly April through September. Their peak season is June. Dog ticks are brown and about the size of an apple seed. They don't carry much disease.

We see Blacklegged (deer) ticks all year round. They have two peak seasons: May and October. Blacklegged ticks (deer ticks) are reddish or black and about the size of a poppy seed. We have found that about 40% of blacklegged ticks in NH carry disease.

Check for ticks daily and send us any ticks you find!

📝 Tick questionnaires • BebopLabs.org/send-
ticks

🔬 Our research publication → BebopLabs.org/our-publications

💌 Donations → BebopLabs.org/donations/bebop-labs-donation

Bebop Labs is a volunteer-run organization.
Throughout the year we apply for grants and ask for donations to make tick testing free.

05/02/2026

May is peak season for Blacklegged (Deer) ticks. These ticks, about the size of a poppy seed, can carry disease, like Lyme disease. About 40% of blacklegged ticks carry a disease. The best way to protect yourself is to do a tick check every evening after coming in from the outdoors.

Pictured is a female blacklegged tick (L) and a male blacklegged tick (R).

We are still collecting all ticks for research. We track ticks and tick-borne diseases in NH. Remember to mail us any ticks you find to BeBop Labs, PO Box 183, Salisbury, NH 03268.

1. Date tick was found.
2. Location tick was found. (Street or GIS coordinates)
3. Activity during tick discovery. (Hiking, jogging, etc.)
4. On whom tick was found. (Human or pet)
5. Whether tick was biting or crawling.
6. If biting, where on person/pet tick was found.
7. If biting a human, what age is the individual.

📝 Tick questionnaires ➡️ BebopLabs.org/send-ticks

🔬 Our research publication ➡️ BebopLabs.org/our-publications

💌 Donations ➡️ BebopLabs.org/donations/bebop-labs-donation
Bebop Labs is a volunteer-run organization.Throughout the year we apply for grants and ask for donations to make tick testing free.

04/25/2026

Let's review the two most common tick species in New England.
- Dog ticks are brown and about the size of an apple seed. They don't carry much disease.
- Blacklegged ticks (deer ticks) are reddish or black and about the size of a poppy seed. We have found that about 40% of blacklegged ticks in NH carry disease.

Check for ticks daily and send us any ticks you find!

📝 Tick questionnaires ➡️ BebopLabs.org/send-ticks

🔬 Our research publication ➡️ BebopLabs.org/our-publications

💌 Donations ➡️ BebopLabs.org/donations/bebop-labs-donation
Bebop Labs is a volunteer-run organization. Throughout the year we apply for grants and ask for donations to make tick testing free.

04/18/2026

This is your reminder to check for ticks today and everyday!

📝 Tick questionnaires ➡️ BebopLabs.org/send-ticks

🔬 Our research publication ➡️ BebopLabs.org/our-publications

💌 Donations ➡️ BebopLabs.org/donations/bebop-labs-donation
Bebop Labs is a volunteer-run organization.Throughout the year we apply for grants and ask for donations to make tick testing free.

04/11/2026

Blacklegged (deer) ticks are already active across New England. Peak season for blacklegged ticks is May so we are already seeing an increase right now.

Adult deer ticks are quite small, about the size of a sesame seed. Female deer ticks have a small reddish patch near the body, while males are darker all over. Compared to dog ticks, they appear smaller and more slender, which can make them harder to spot.

Remember to check for ticks daily after spending time outdoors!

📝 Tick questionnaires ➡️ BebopLabs.org/send-ticks

🔬 Our research publication ➡️ BebopLabs.org/our-publications

💌 Donations ➡️ BebopLabs.org/donations/bebop-labs-donation
Bebop Labs is a volunteer-run organization.Throughout the year we apply for grants and ask for donations to make tick testing free.

04/04/2026

As temperatures start to warm, blacklegged ticks (aka deer ticks) are already active in New England. Adult deer ticks are small, about the size of a sesame seed. Females have a slightly lighter, reddish area behind the head, while males are darker overall. Unlike larger dog ticks, deer ticks are more delicate-looking and much smaller, which can make them easy to miss. Because they can carry diseases like Lyme, it’s important to start doing regular tick checks now.

📝 Tick questionnaires ➡️ BebopLabs.org/send-ticks

🔬 Our research publication ➡️ BebopLabs.org/our-publications

💌 Donations ➡️ BebopLabs.org/donations/bebop-labs-donation
Bebop Labs is a volunteer-run organization.Throughout the year we apply for grants and ask for donations to make tick testing free.

04/03/2026

Ticks that cause a rare, dangerous red meat allergy are spreading. What precautions can you take?

Alpha-gal syndrome used to be most prevalent in Arkansas, Kentucky and Virginia, but is now being seen in many regions, with some hotspots in the Northeast.