Both pests can spread severe illnesses to you and your furry friend. Source: Katie Johnston
Rapidly growing tick species could threaten Staten Island this summer (via silive.com)
Many of the deer that researchers studied in the borough carried the Asian longhorned tick. Source: silive.com
Protect yourself from Lyme Disease (via fosters.com)
Despite winter’s snow and cold, this year promises to be one of the worst ever in terms of ticks.Biologists from the Centers for Disease Control in Maine Source: fosters.com
Wet weather could be setting us up for a tough tick year (via pennlive.com)
Plenty of precipitation last year right through the first few months of 2019 could mean huge tick population waiting out there. Source: pennlive.com
The CDC Will Start Tracking Ticks This Year (via Fortune)
The CDC thinks tracing tics will help it determine where the highest risks of tick-borne diseases will be. Source: Fortune
7 tips to ward off ticks and rodents in Newport County this spring (via The Newport Daily News)
A cold and rainy spring forecast for Newport County means residents can expect to See an increase in rodents and ticks. Source: The Newport Daily News
Local vet warns of rise in tick-borne diseases, heartworm in pets (via http://www.wmbfnews.com)
With the warmer weather comes the pesky insects, and that means keeping a close eye on your furry friends when it comes to parasite prevention. Source: http://www.wmbfnews.com
Warm, spring weather means tick season is here (via WFXT)
In the first full week of spring, the weather warms up and the snow finally starts to melt. Source: WFXT
Oneida County Seeing an increase in dogs with Lyme disease (via WKTV News)
A local veterinarian is trying to raise awareness about an increase in Lyme disease in dogs in the region, including a rare deadly complication of the disease called Lyme Nephritis. Source: WKTV News
Tick survey planned for Erie County (via GoErie.com)
Ticks collected at various Erie County locations will be tested for the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. Source: GoErie.com
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