The Western Connecticut State University Tickborne Disease Prevention Laboratory is studying backyard mowing practices of Connecticut residents.
 
The goal of this survey is to understand how people manage their lawns. The information collected will be used to figure out ways to manage backyard ticks. 
 
The survey should take approximately 5 minutes to complete. No personal or identifying information will be collected.
 
Your participation in this research is entirely voluntary. You must be 18 years of age or older to participate and reside in Connecticut. Information you provide will be used to help tickborne disease prevention research and may be reported in publications or presentations, but we will not identify you. If you decide to participate, you can stop this survey at any time. This survey is anonymous. We will not ask for health information.
 
If you have questions about the study, please contact investigator Sandra Zapata-Ramirez at zapata007@wcsu.edu or Dr. Neeta Connally at connallyn@wcsu.edu or (203) 837-8749. This research project has been reviewed and approved by the WCSU Institutional Review Board (IRB). If you have questions concerning rights of subjects involved in research studies, contact the WCSU IRB Chair at irb@wcsu.edu (protocol number 2323-42). This survey is valid until December 1, 2024.
 
Before proceeding with the survey, you agree to the following:
-           I am 18 years of age or older.
-           I have read and understand the above information and agree to participate in this research.

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