Ticks are back and biting: What you need to know before heading outdoors

As we continue to take safety measures to protect ourselves during the coronavirus pandemic, there’s another health threat lurking in the woods that you also need to protect yourself from. As temperatures warm up, be prepared to see more ticks. They’re back and they’re biting. For those homebound due to COVID-19, it’s recommended to go outside, get some fresh air, … Read More

Tick season is afoot in Maine

As families go out for walks and exercise or just to escape isolation for a bit, it’s time to start checking for the biting pests. Source: Emily Tadlock

Pesky bugs are springing up

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WDKY) – Spring brings beautiful flowers and plants back out, but it also brings bugs. “They’re definitely waking up, they’re hungry, they’re looking for food, they’re looking for each other,” Jonathan Larson, UK Extension Entomologist, said. It’s that time of year again where we start to see a few more creepy crawlies making their way indoors. “Some of … Read More

Tick bite prevention is more important than ever

The nonprofit organization VTLyme.org advises that the best way to prevent tickborne diseases is to prevent tick bites. At a time when our health care system is challenged by coronavirus disease, … Source: The Bennington Banner

Benzie, Leelanau Health Department Warns About Ticks During Stay-at-Home Order ; 10 News

The Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department is warning people to watch out for ticks during the Stay-at-Home order. As more people head outdoors to pass the time during the order, the risk of taking home ticks increases too. Tick encounters could lead to more tick-borne diseases like Lyme Disease. To help alleviate local health care systems, the health department is encouraging… … Read More