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The Department of Health offers an online dashboard showing where ticks are prevalent to help people plan outdoor activities.
Lynne McCormack moved to Chilmark last year and enjoys working at the public library in the small town on Martha’s Vineyard.
Scientists have discovered that the bacteria behind Lyme disease and anaplasmosis have a sneaky way of surviving inside ticks ...
With the number of tick bite-related emergency room visits at a five-year high, a Maryland-based doctor has suggestions on what to do if you find a tick.
Vinegar, especially 30% “cleaning vinegar” is extremely acidic and can cause chemical burns. This, too, will damage the soil ...
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The risk of being bitten by a tick in New York City is currently extremely high, researchers at Fordham ...
The Northeast should be on high alert for exposure to disease-carrying ticks, according to experts. Fordham University’s Tick ...
As summer adventuring kicks into gear, it’s important to stay apprised of the risks of tick bites. Dr. Meegan Leve, a ...
A rare tick-borne virus has killed one and hospitalized two others in Wisconsin so far this year, The News Tribune reports.
Explore outdoors safely by taking steps to prevent Lyme disease as experts urge prevention amid high case numbers in ...