(PRESS RELEASE) NEW YORK, NY — TiCK MiTT, a scientifically engineered mitt and chemical-free solution that helps to find and remove ticks before they embed, announced today the company has launched in Dunham’s Sports stores. As millions of Americans enjoy the great outdoors and as warmer temperatures are creating environments where ticks are living longer, TiCK MiTT is essential for removing ticks off one’s clothes and body, as well as their pet’s fur before they embed, thus reducing the risk of contracting a tick-borne disease. This comes as a recent study by Dartmouth College estimates that 50% of adult ticks in the northeastern United States carry Lyme disease.
Dunham’s Sports is one of the largest sporting goods chains in the country and has grown to become a leading full-line sporting goods chain in secondary and tertiary markets in the United States. TiCK MiTT is now available in 50 Dunham’s Sports stores. Designed for outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, and everyday athletes alike, it’s the new essential for staying protected after every adventure.
TiCK MiTT was co-founded by former Magnolia Bakery CEO and entrepreneur Steve Abrams and his daughter Olivia Abrams. Headquartered in New York City, the Abrams family dealt with the chronic effects of Lyme disease when Olivia was diagnosed after being bitten by a tick in Hudson Valley, NY at just seven years old. The TiCK MiTT is also a labor of love in its mission to help other families and their pets take all the necessary precautions to reduce the risk of a tick bite.
“Because there is no cure for Lyme disease, many more outdoor enthusiasts are beginning to take precautions to reduce the risk of contracting a tick-borne disease. You just never know when a tick bite could happen to your family, and we understand that danger first-hand.” said Olivia Abrams, TiCK MiTT CEO and Co-Founder and Steve Abrams, COO and Co-Founder. “TiCK MiTT is a key innovation in the fight against ticks where all we really have as a remedy is prevention, which is paramount. We are grateful to Dunham’s Sports for recognizing TiCK MiTT as an important outdoor accessory as millions take to the great outdoors during the warmer spring and summer months.”
More than 500,000 Americans are diagnosed with Lyme disease each year, a number likely significantly higher due to inaccurate diagnoses. Cases of Lyme disease continue to significantly outpace other infectious diseases in the U.S. with the odds of catching Lyme disease being higher for pet owners since like humans, pets can transport ticks from outside the home to inside, increasing the risk of a tick bite for people too.
The TiCK MiTT is lightweight, reusable, and simple to use. Consumers just rub the TiCK MiTT across clothing after being outside, put it in the reusable pouch in the dryer for 10 minutes, and any ticks are killed. A video of how to use the TiCK MiTT can be found here.
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TiCK MiTT also recently launched on Chewy.com, in dozens of Orvis stores around the country, and in several hundred independent pet stores, hardware, outdoor, and lawns & garden stores throughout the US and Canada. TiCK MiTT retails with an MSRP of $19.99, is available in multiple colors, and was also named the 2024 Product of the Year at the Outdoor Retailer Summer/a> spectacular in Utah for its reusable fabric design. Additional solutions are in development, including a smaller TiCK MiTT for kids, set to launch soon.
For more information on TiCK MiTT, visit www.tickmitt.com or its social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
About Tick Mitt
TiCK MiTT is a revolutionary tool that empowers users to explore the great outdoors without the fear of tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease. Non-toxic, reusable, and easy to use, TiCK MiTT features a scientifically engineered fabric like Velcro, which effectively removes ticks from clothing, skin, and pet fur with just a few swipes. Each mitt comes with a dryer bag for hands-free tick disposal. Simply place the mitt in the bag, put it in the dryer on high heat for 10 minutes to ensure the ticks are killed, and TiCK MiTT is ready to use again. With TiCK MiTT, users can step outdoors confidently, knowing they have a reliable solution to find and remove ticks before they attach, keeping ticks out of their homes. Whether hiking, camping, or spending time in the backyard, TiCK MiTT offers instant tick removal anytime, anywhere.
