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Surge of ticks in US Northeast sets off health concerns
STORY: In the woods an hour north of New York City, students are on high alert, not for bears or coyotes, but something much ...
How to protect yourself from ticks year-round
“If you’re out all day long, try to do a quick check for ticks every few hours,” said Bobbi Pritt at the Mayo Clinic. “When ...
Powassan virus is another reason to avoid ticks. Its rarity is good news, and a challenge.
The virus, spread by ticks, can cause a disease that leads to swelling of the brain and permanent health problems in half of severe cases.
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Ticks in MA: Drought should have killed them, expert says. Instead, tick bites are spiking
Tick exposure is higher this year than any of the last three years, an experts said. Plus, a new species is surging.
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Ticks All Over
Rochester, due to high forest coverage, undeveloped areas, and high population of deer and wild animals, would have the highest number of ticks. However, Marion and Mattapoisett are not short of their ...
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Babesiosis, Lyme Disease Emerging Co-Infection Threat from Deer Ticks in Maryland
Babesiosis is a malaria-like disease that is more commonly found in the Northeast and upper Midwest of the United States.
Asian longhorned ticks found in Michigan for first time
Ticks are most active in summer, the same time people also flock to the woods and prairies where the creatures live.