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Ticks are back. Here's what experts say you should watch out for
CBC via Yahoo News· 7 days agoExperts say they're seeing signs of earlier tick activity in Ottawa this year, and are warning the...
A bad year for ticks? Take steps to protect yourself
Quincy Herald-Whig· 20 hours agoFortunately, lone star ticks are not known to transmit Lyme disease, but there are plenty of other ailments they can impart to their human host. In Illinois, our most common tick< ...
It's tick season: What types live in your area and how to keep them under control
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 9 hours agoWhat are the most common types of ticks in my region? According to the Mayo Clinic, common types of...
Researchers launching tick study after record year for Lyme disease
The Lewiston Sun Journal· 2 days agoThe University of Maine will launch a pilot program this month to better understand tick populations...
How to keep ticks out of your yard and off your body
Bangor Daily News· 20 hours agoIn response, an increasing number of lawn care and pest control businesses throughout the state are offering services aimed at lowering tick populations...
How to protect your dog from tick-borne diseases
Bangor Daily News· 1 day agoLyme disease, which can be transmitted to dogs through the bite of a black-legged tick (also known as a deer tick), is now a chief concern ...
Bit by a tick? What you should know about tick testing and tick removal
Gannett via AOL· 3 days agoThat testing, through Upstate Tick Testing Lab, is affiliated with SUNY Upstate Medical University....
How to tick-proof your yard this summer
News Channel 5 Cleveland· 4 days ago“The best way to prevent an infestation is to make your yard less attractive to these parasites by mowing the lawn regularly, keeping vegetation trimmed,...
No Mow May; Why should I stop mowing for a month?
Asheville Citizen-Times· 4 days ago"No Mow May" is about more than just not mowing your lawn for a month. The idea behind the movement is to make space for valuable pollinators and small...
Small and Dangerous: Tick Season is on the Way
Fergus Falls Journal· 1 day agoAccording to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, “Deer ticks, also known as blacklegged ticks, are just one of thirteen known tick species in...