# URI

- **Website:** <https://tickencounter.org>
- **Primary alias:** `tickencounter.org`

## Description

TickEncounter is a brand dedicated to promoting tick-bite protection and tickborne disease prevention through engagement, education, and empowerment. As the outreach arm of a comprehensive approach to tackling the tick problem globally, TickEncounter connects with stakeholders and shares essential research on tick control and disease prevention in a compelling manner. The motto "Be TickSmart™ Stay Tick-Safe!" underscores their mission to help families and individuals safely enjoy outdoor activities without the threat of tick-borne illnesses.

Their latest campaign, "Be Ready For Ticks!", leverages QR technology to provide accessible guidance on preventing tick bites and disease transmission. Affiliated with the University of Rhode Island's Department of Plant Sciences, Entomology, and Cooperative Extension, TickEncounter collaborates with the New England Center of Excellence in Vector-borne Disease. By empowering individuals to take proactive measures against ticks, TickEncounter plays a vital role in safeguarding public health.

## Industries

- ⛑ Health
- ⛑ Public Health and Safety _(under Health)_

## Links

- [youtube](https://youtube.com/channel/UC2XwPXPZiljyplAO7RMzv9Q)
- [twitter](https://twitter.com/universityofri)
- [instagram](https://instagram.com/tick_encounter)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/TickEncounter)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idMXLMJQIu/w/256/h/100/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1772308633492)
- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idMXLMJQIu/w/400/h/400/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1772308633585)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thunderbird | #c01c1c | accent |
| Cello | #1b3559 | dark |
| Anakiwa | #b4daff | light |

## Fonts

- serif — asset _(custom)_
- Lato — asset _(google)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idMXLMJQIu/w/1500/h/500/idzxWXxvoK.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1772308633892)

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_Source: <https://brandfetch.com/tickencounter.org>_
_See [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) for a full list of agent-readable pages, and [/auth.md](/auth.md) for how agents authenticate._