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Tick Mitt Launches Nationwide In Orvis, Oldest Family Retail Chain

Company founded by father-daughter duo Steve Abrams, former CEO of Magnolia Bakery, and Olivia Abrams, inspired by their own personal struggles with Lyme disease.

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(PRESS RELEASE) NEW YORK, NY — TiCK MiTT, a scientifically engineered, chemical-free solution, which helps prevent ticks from embedding into the skin, announced today a new relationship with retail giant Orvis. As the peak summer season marks millions of Americans hitting the golf course, sending their children to summer camp, and enjoying the great outdoors with their dogs, TiCK MiTT will be essential for removing ticks off one’s clothes and body, as well as their pet’s fur before they embed and reducing the risk of tick-borne disease transmission. TiCK MiTT was also recently named the 2024 Product of the Year at the recent Outdoor Retailer Summer spectacular in Utah.

Established in 1856, Orvis is a family-owned retail and mail-order business specializing in sporting goods and outdoor products, and like TiCK MiTT, it is a family-run business. The TiCK MiTT, which retails for $19.99, is now available in Orvis stores across the United States, including in Manchester, VT, Royal Oak, MI, Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Denver, CO, New York, NY, Carmel, IN, Dallas, TX, Sandestin, FL, Raleigh, NC, Seattle, WA, Alpharetta, GA and Richmond, VA.

More than 500,000 Americans are diagnosed with Lyme Disease each year, a number likely significantly higher, especially with no standardized form of testing and many inaccurate diagnoses. The company was co-founded by former Magnolia Bakery CEO and entrepreneur Steve Abrams and his daughter Olivia Abrams. Headquartered in New York City, the Abrams dealt with the chronic effects of Lyme Disease when Olivia was diagnosed after being bitten by a tick in Hudson Valley, NY. The TiCK MiTT is also a labor of love in its mission to help other families take all the necessary precautions to reduce the risk of catching one of 20+ tick-borne diseases.

The TiCK MiTT is lightweight, reusable, and a critical item to bring to areas prone to tick population. The product is also simple to use. Consumers just rub the TiCK MiTT across clothing after being outside, put it in the dryer for 10 minutes, and any ticks are killed. A video of how to use the TiCK MiTT can be found here.

“There may not be a cure for Lyme Disease, but we can take the necessary precautions to reduce the risk of tick transmission because one never knows when it could happen to your family,” said Steve Abrams, COO and co-founder of TiCK MiTT. “As an entrepreneur and father who also suffered from the chronic effects of Lyme Disease, the TiCK MiTT is a key innovation in the fight against tick prevention, and we are grateful to our friends at Orvis for taking that fight to stores around the country.”

“I was one of the lucky ones in getting an accurate diagnosis of Lyme Disease when I was young, but so many others aren’t as lucky,” said TiCK MiTT CEO and co-founder Olivia Abrams. “The TiCK MiTT is a new revolutionary tool in the fight against tick prevention, and we are so excited with our new partnership to support the millions of Americans enjoying the great outdoors this summer.”

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“The TiCK MiTT is an absolute necessity when spending any time outdoors. The mitt has brought me peace of mind and has let me fully enjoy my hikes and outdoor time again,” said Wendy Phillips, founder & executive director at the Lyme Treatment Foundation.

In addition to Orvis, the TiCK MiTT is available on numerous pet-related websites and recently launched on several international Amazon websites, including Netherlands, Sweden, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, and the UK. The TiCK MiTT is also available in multiple colors, with additional products in development and set to launch soon.

For more information on TiCK MiTT, visit here 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 similar to 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.

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