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
Can mosquitoes or ticks spread the virus that causes COVID-19?
The main way COVID-19 spreads is through close contact from person-to-person in respiratory droplets from someone who is infected. Source: KTAB – BigCountryHomepage.com
Different Tick, Same Repellents: CDC Study Shows How to Avoid Asian Longhorned Tick
New CDC research shows DEET and other EPA-approved repellents are effective against the invasive Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis). Source: Entomology Today
Mainers are most likely to get ticks while gardening. Here’s how to stay safe this season.
(BDN) — New research shows that Mainers are most likely to encounter ticks while gardening and doing yard work. Don’t turn in your rake and spade just yet, though. Not only can you protect yourself from tick borne diseases, but you also can help contribute ticks to science. Source: WGME
Personal Story: World turned upside down after getting bit by a tick
Hear from a couple who both have alpha-gal syndrome, a meat allergy that’s transmitted by lone star ticks. Source: WWLP
CDC program helps researchers get idea of what this year’s tick season will be like
NEW LONDON COUNTY, Connecticut (WVIT) Pretty soon we will be dealing with warmer weather and that can lead to more ticks. They are already starting to come out in some areas. Researchers from Conne… Source: KETK | FOX51 | EastTexasMatters.com
How quickly can a tick make you sick?
About 300,000 people will be diagnosed with Lyme disease this year Source: WFMZ.com
Don’t let ticks make your pets sick: Know how to protect them
Ticks are the bugs I love to hate. OK, technically they’re not insects, they’re arachnids, so they’re related to spiders. They have eight legs, no antenna Source: r20.rs6.net
Coronavirus cabin fever? Before stepping outside for that walk, remember its tick season
The fast-moving, deadly novel coronavirus has permeated everybody’s thoughts and actions in recent weeks. But, there is another potentially deadly Source: telegram.com
Lyme Disease Is The Last Thing You Need Right Now
Ticks are not social distancing or staying home during this pandemic – you need to protect yourself! Source: Forbes
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