Why Experts Are Not Surprised By The High Number Of Public Tick Complaints In Massachusetts
Ticks have been making their presence known this time of year, and while people have been calling in a higher number of tick complaints, experts are not surprised by the increase. There have been numerous record-breaking warm days for this time of year, and it is...
New Diseases Spread By Deer Ticks Are Being Discovered As The Species Expands It Habitat In The Northeast
The number of recognized tick-borne diseases has been increasing over the past two decades, and the geographic distribution of ticks is expanding into new areas of the United States. Every year tens of thousands of people in the US are diagnosed with a tick-borne...
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...