Experts say there’s a 30% decrease in tick population Source: WPTZ
It’s summertime, so it’s tick and mosquito season
It’s summertime, and time to avoid ticks and mosquitoes. Source: Observer-Reporter
Stay on top of tick bites and Lyme Disease prevention this summer
BY DONNA DUARTE-LADD While COVID-19 is still part of our everyday life, we also have to think about some of the ‘other’ concerns that come with summer. Source: amNewYork
Lyme disease advocates are warning the public to be cautious when going outside
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (WDVM) — With many outdoor events taking place, social distancing isn’t the only thing you should be cautious of. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Preven… Source: WDVM 25
Lyme disease lurking?
With cabin fever strong after an extended period of isolation and with social distancing apt to guide every aspect of our lives for the foreseeable future, Minnesota’s miles upon miles Source: hometownsource.com
Shorter winters increasing tick population
Lee Ann Sporn is one of the few people on earth who actually hopes to see ticks. And unfortunately this year, they aren’t biting, at least not as much. Sporn, a professor at Paul Smith’s College, collects ticks around the Adirondacks to study their population density. She also sends them drowned in alcohol to the state Department of Health, where … Read More
Eastern Ohio a hotspot for ticks, experts say
Eastern Ohio is a hotspot for ticks right now, and if you find one on you or your pets, there’s a program available to send them in for testing. The black legged tick, also known as the deer tick, is the most common and it carries the vector for Lyme Disease, according to Dan Lima, Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator … Read More
Why tick season could be worse in the summer of Covid-19
After more than three months of shutdowns, mandatory quarantines, self-imposed exile from society and working from home, nature-lovers looking for a well-earned breath of fresh air could face a possible collision course between coronavirus and tick-borne illnesses this summer. Source: CNN
Lyme Disease or COVID-19? Local doctor says knowing the difference is key
Lyme disease is once again emerging but this year, the summertime threat is happening in the middle of a growing coronavirus pandemic. Source: PAhomepage.com
Coronavirus, Lyme disease or allergies? How to tell the difference
If you have sniffles, a sore throat or fatigue, you may think you have coronavirus. But like we’ve told you before, it may just be symptoms of allergies or even Lyme disease. Local health experts say some of the symptoms can overlap. There are some similarities, but there are also symptoms differentiating them. And it’s important to know the difference … Read More
