The emergence of Lyme disease and the rapid geographical range expansion of certain tick species in Canada are important issues for public health authorities and the public in general. A citizen science project called eTick invites the public to participate in the monitoring of ticks in Canada by submitting tick photos via a mobile application or a web site (eTick.ca) for identification by trained personnel. The identification results (usually returned within 1 business day) appear in real time on a public interactive map so that visitors can visualize all entries for a specific area and/or examine individual submissions. All eTick products and services (application download, image identification, consultation of public data) are free of charge. Ten provinces are currently participating: BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, NL, and PE, with Territories to be added soon.
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eTick FAQ
Is eTick free?
Yes, eTick is completely free and it doesn't have any in-app purchases or subscriptions.
Is eTick legit?
🤔 The eTick app's quality is mixed. Some users are satisfied, while others report issues. Consider reading individual reviews for more context.
... mais a besoin de polissage.
Par exemple , les filtres ne fonctionnent pas bien. Pour la province, ca semble marcher... mais pas moyen de rentrer la ville, le filtre se reset apres application. Les filtres de dates ne fonctionnent pas non plus. La map est un peu chargée par defaut. faudrait simplifier le niveau de détails...
Sinon, pour le reste c'est intéressant, mais je vais y revenir, je viens tout juste de l'installer.
Excellent response
I submitted pics & information on a tick bite & within 24 hrs had a thorough response. It was very reassuring!
Great customer service
I submitted a couple of photos for identification and received an answer shortly after!
Would recommend this app for sure.
Thanks
Great App
This app is super helpful for getting ticks ID’d. I submitted photos and had an ID back within hours. Great client service!
Love this e-Tick app!!
This is an amazing, easy and practical app!! Very easy to get type of tick diagnosed when you find it on yourself or your Pet! Knowledgable and helpful staff! Year-round program! I live in a tick area and I’m using it often. Very very thankful for this app and the dedicated program scientists!!!
Great Simple App
Easy to use. Simply take a picture of the tic and you get an message soon after with an identification.
It’s really helpful to put your mind at ease especially if you don’t come across a lot of tics day to day.
They also have helpful information about potential diseases
Highly recommended
Useful and quick
Tick identification turnaround time was a couple of hours. Plus the data help public health folks monitor where ticks are. Great stuff!!
Excellent
C’est rassurant d’avoir une application comme ça… un gros merci
Glitchy
Couldn’t get signed in properly the first time.
Excellent
I am most grateful to have had this app/service available to identify a tick removed from my son recently. Identification was quick and definitive and guided our treatment of the bite. I’m also impressed that this is a free service.
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