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Chiggers infected with potentially deadly bacteria found in NC. Here’s what to do.
Raleigh News and Observer via AOL· 10 months agoChiggers carrying bacteria that can cause a deadly kind of typhus never before found in the U.S....
Avoiding tick bites is best defense against contracting Powassan virus (PV)
The Metrowest Daily News via Yahoo News· 12 months agoQ: I read that someone in Maine died of Powassan virus after getting it from a tick. Is this a new...
It's tick season, Oklahoma: What to know about the parasites and what to do if you find one
The Oklahoman via Yahoo News· 1 month agoMost Oklahomans have experienced the dreaded tick bite after a day spent outdoors, or even just...
Most tick bites go unnoticed. Here's how to identify and treat them
TODAY via Yahoo News· 3 weeks agoTicks can be hard to spot but spread serious diseases. See pictures of what tick bites and rashes...
These 4 kinds of SC ticks are the worst. How to identify and deal with them this summer
The State via Yahoo News· 1 year agoSouth Carolina is home to a vast array of pesky critters, but ticks are almost in a class by...
The Best Tick-Repellent Clothing to Ward Off Big, Bad Bugs
Popular Mechanics via Yahoo News· 1 month agoProtect Yourself with Tick-Repellent ClothingLakota Gambill If you’re gearing up to go hiking,...
New tick spreading to more North Georgia counties. Here’s what you need to know
WSB Cox articles via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Animal Health Division is confirming the Asian Longhorned...
Expert: Ticks spring forth, biologist says 'take precautions' when heading outside
The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Pa. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoMar. 13—STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — While many people associate tick activity with warm summer months, a leading expert warns that ticks don't wait for a season. "In Pennsylvania, all year-round is ...
US health officials propose using a cheap antibiotic as a 'morning-after pill' against STDs
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 8 months agoU.S. health officials plan to endorse a common antibiotic as a morning-after pill that gay and...
A bug's life: learning about Oklahoma's insects
Stillwater NewsPress, Okla. via Yahoo News· 10 months agoJul. 31—Professor Wyatt Hoback's love for bugs sprouted at a young age. "I'm basically Peter Pan," Hoback said. "I was chasing bugs at six, and I'm doing it now." Woback has taught for 10 years ...