Disease-Carrying Ticks Are Moving Into Urban Areas Of Massachusetts
Disease-spreading ticks in the northeast United States pose a significant public health threat to residents in the region. It is well understood that individuals living near grassy and wooded areas in the northeast are at the greatest risk of contracting a tick-borne...
CDC Officials Have Disgusted Many People After They Posted A Special Tick-Pic On Twitter
Do you think that you can properly identify a tick from any other similar looking arthropod species, or even a sesame seed? Given the growing rates of Lyme infection among Americans, the average citizen’s ability to recognize tick species is becoming more and more...
Blood Type Can Determine How Attractive You Are To Ticks
The rate of tick-borne disease cases in America have been rising dramatically during the past decade. Tick populations are growing, and the diseases that they spread are occurring in regions that do not normally see many tick-borne disease cases. Many people assume...
Tips To Avoid Tick Bites!
Always apply an insect repellant containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535 or oil of lemon eucalyptus when spending time outdoors, and reapply as directed on the label. Wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts and closed-toe shoes when outdoors. Choose light colored clothing...