TRAVERSE CITY — Blood-feasting parasites are reportedly awaiting their prey, hidden in the expansive woodlands across the region — but this has nothing to do with vampires or zombies. Source: Traverse City Record-Eagle
Reducing the tick threat at home
RHINEBECK, N.Y. (NEWS10)–Have you been stuck inside for weeks now and want to get out in your yard? Before you head out to do some of that spring planting, remember the ticks are out and not … Source: NEWS10 ABC
Tick season begins as Vermonters take to the outdoors for reprieve from stay at home order
Vermont Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine said residents should not be afraid to go outside, but they should be wary of ticks. Source: Burlington Free Press
Maryland Bat Removal Tips For Identifying If You Have Bats In Your Roof – MarylandReporter.com
Some bat species may appear cute. You might even want them in your house if you are a Batman fan. However, bats carry dangerous diseases that might infect both humans and pets. Moreover, these diseases may prove fatal. Source: MarylandReporter.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
Dog bite investigation leads to rabid skunk in Borger
An investigation into a dog bite incident in Borger has led authorities in Hutchinson County to the discovery of a rabies-positive skunk. According to the Hutchinson County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation into the dog bite led authorities to the discovery that a skunk had been involved with another incident with the dogs prior to the bite. Officials were able to … Read More
How quickly can a tick make you sick?
About 300,000 people will be diagnosed with Lyme disease this year Source: WFMZ.com
Remember that ‘other virus’? It’s time to take precautions aginst West Nile
Remember that other virus? The one we used to worry about before coronavirus? Well, it’s back. In fact, West Nile Virus never went away and with rains across the Sacramento Valley over the pa… Source: Daily Democrat
Gigantic funnel web spider nicknamed;The Rock
A huge funnel-web spider, double the average size of the highly venomous species, has been found and nicknamed Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson after the beefed-up movie star. Source: Mail Online
Worried about the warm weather and ticks? Here’s what you can do
Above-average temperatures in December and January mean ticks could be on the prowl. Source: ABC11 Raleigh-Durham
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