Ticks and Mosquitoes and the Rise of Vector-Borne Disease
Diseases transmitted by ticks and mosquitoes have risen significantly in the United States over the last 10 years. There has been a huge increase in the number of reported cases of Lyme disease, a tick-borne virus caused by a bacteria […]
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New Tick Species Transmits Deadly Disease
New Tick Species
A new tick species is spreading a potentially harmful disease across the United States. The Asian longhorned tick was discovered last year in New Jersey, but as expected, this little critter is making headway across parts of Arkansas, Connecticut, Maryland, […]
What To Do If A Tick Is On You
Ticks are so tiny, that it’s easy to not notice that one has latched onto your skin. So if you’ve ventured out into an environment that has the potential to be shared by ticks, you must make sure you do […]
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Winter Ticks. Are They A Health Risk?
Have you heard of the winter tick?
Ticks are surviving longer into the winter months, and with that comes the potential of further exposure to these pests and Lyme disease. There are many different types of tick, some which can transmit […]