Prevention
Reduce tick exposure and lower the risk of alpha-gal sensitization.
Tick avoidance
- Use EPA-registered repellents; treat clothing with permethrin.
- Wear long sleeves and pants in tick habitat.
- Perform thorough tick checks after outdoor activity.
Yard and pets
- Keep grass short and manage leaf litter.
- Use tick prevention for pets per veterinary guidance.
This page is educational only and not medical advice.