Were Ticks Intended To Be Used As Bioweapons? A Follow Up
- Esther M.
- Aug-23-2019
- Lyme Disease
I can’t say I’m big on conspiracy theories but given the fact that a member of Congress recently got involved and we have a number of government/military research facilities in Frederick, Reston and other areas in the Virginia, Maryland DMV, […]
Read MoreLone Star Tick Does Not Spread Lyme Disease
- Michelle Gibson
- Feb-06-2018
- Lyme Disease
The Lone Star tick, for many years has been guilty by association of spreading the tick borne illness, Lyme disease. However, this tiny critter has recently been put in the clear and a verdict of ‘not guilty’ has been reached […]
Read MoreDracula Ticks Survive Dinosaur Extinction
- Michelle Gibson
- Jan-30-2018
- Lyme Disease
When we hear the name Dracula, we think of Gothic horror, blood sucking, vampire bats, Transylvanian Castles and the spread of the undead curse. Halloween costumes, scary movies and things that go bump in the night. Can we just stop […]
Read MoreJapanese Barberry. An Ideal Habitat for Ticks
- Michelle Gibson
- Jan-25-2018
- Lyme Disease
Home owners in Connecticut might want to inspect their yards for a plant many of us have… It’s known as Japanese Barberry. This invasive bush is contributing to the rise of the tick population as it can help to create […]
Read MoreHow Do Ticks ‘Stick’ To Our Skin?
- Michelle Gibson
- Jan-23-2018
- Lyme Disease
Ever wondered how ticks get such a good grip of our skin when they bite us? That’s because they make their own type of ‘glue’ we guess you’d call it, that let’s them adhere firmly to their feast. The clever […]
Read MoreThe More Ticks The Merrier!
- Michelle Gibson
- Jan-18-2018
- Lyme Disease
The more ticks the merrier! Not something you would often find us saying, but research has suggested that if your back yard has an abundance of ticks that are of a diverse species, then the number of tick species that […]
Read MoreLyme Disease – Tick Statistics Rising
- Michelle Gibson
- Dec-28-2017
- Lyme Disease
It’s easy to think that should you be unfortunate enough to be bitten by a tick, the chances of it being infected with Lyme disease or some other tick borne virus may be relatively slim. However, some scary statistics have […]
Read MoreTicks and Dinosaurs
- Michelle Gibson
- Dec-19-2017
- Lyme Disease
We all love a good movie blockbuster, especially when it comes to big monsters, aliens or dinosaurs, which is why scientists are becoming excited by the discovery of a 99 million year old tick grasping the feather of a dinosaur. […]
Read MoreIs Your Christmas Tree Tick Free?
- Michelle Gibson
- Dec-14-2017
- Lyme Disease
Each year, thousands of Christmas trees enter into our homes to add that little bit of magic and sparkle for the Holidays. However, bringing a little of the outside into our homes also comes with the risk that there may […]
Read MoreSchool Nurse to Spot Tick and Mosquito Borne Illness
- Michelle Gibson
- Dec-12-2017
- Lyme Disease
Remember when you were at school and you had to visit the school nurse for a band aid or sit in a quiet room if you were feeling a little sick? Since then, the responsibility of the school nurse has […]
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