You know what stinks about Covid-19 on Martha’s Vineyard (aside from everything)? We still have to worry about ticks and Lyme disease. You’d think the little buggers would have a little courtesy and sit this season out but nope, I already pulled a nymph off my kid and we are now spraying every time we … Source: The Martha’s Vineyard … Read More
Outdoors alert: It’s tick time, be careful to prevent coming down with Lyme disease
Ticks remain active down to the mid-30 degrees in temperature. Source: newyorkupstate
Third positive rabies case confirmed in Henrico
The third positive rabies case in Henrico of 2020 has been confirmed. Source: https://www.nbc12.com
Skunk tests positive for rabies in Fox Hill Road area of Tewksbury Township
TEWKSBURY TWP. – A skunk has tested positive for rabies on Tuesday, April 21, in the area of Fox Hill Road in Tewksbury Township. Source: New Jersey Hills
Shasta County agency warns of another virus out there
The Shasta Mosquito district says there were 225 cases of West Nile virus in California in 2019. Source: Redding Record Searchlight
Warm temps bring out ticks early, and these bloodsuckers don’t social distance
When temperatures spiked into the upper 70s in early April, grasses and clover hit a growth spurt, flowers bloomed and trees began to bud out. Source: Richmond Register
Don’t forget about Lyme prevention
Letter Source: Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel
Hudson Valley Fears Lyme Disease Explosion Thanks to COVID-19
Officials are warning residents to be on the lookout for the signs of Lyme Disease. Source: 101.5 WPDH
Experts say tick season is here
With so many people wanting to recreate outside, Dillon Tabish with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks reminds people to be cautious of ticks. Source: KPAX
They’re commonplace: With arrival of spring comes tick season
If there’s a species that’s benefiting from the combination of COVID-19 stay-at-home orders and warm temperatures, it’s the dogs that are being walked more frequently by their owners. Only the Source: The Tribune-Democrat
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