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New research has shown woodchips to be the secret weapon to keeping ticks off recreational woodland trails, including eliminating nearly all Lyme disease-carriers when treated with insecticide. The two-year experimental field ...
May 21, 2026
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As millions of Americans head outside for camping trips, hiking, and backyard BBQs, billions of ticks are already waiting in the grass, ready to bite. Not only are their numbers growing, but today's ticks are more likely ...
May 19, 2026
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Spring's warmer weather lures people outdoors—and into possible contact with ticks that spread Lyme disease.
May 1, 2026
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As spring unfolds, new research highlights an issue for southwestern Pennsylvania residents: Most people know ticks are in their backyard, but few believe they're actually at risk of contracting tick-borne illnesses.
Apr 5, 2026
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Ticks are major vectors of infectious diseases, affecting both animals and humans. Their ability to remain attached to a host and feed on their blood over the course of several days derives from their saliva, which prevents ...
Mar 30, 2026
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The risk for being bitten by a tick infected with bacteria that cause Lyme disease is as high in Ohio as it is for those living in Northeast states that have dealt with Lyme disease for over 50 years, according to a new study.
Feb 3, 2026
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Researchers have reported what they believe is the first documented death from a meat allergy that can be triggered by tick bites.
Nov 15, 2025
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University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have identified the first death caused by what is commonly called the "meat allergy" being spread by ticks.
Nov 13, 2025
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A once-rare meat allergy caused by tick bites is dramatically increasing across the United States, researchers say.
Nov 4, 2025
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The verdict is in! Scientists have cleared mosquitoes of any responsibility in the spread of Lyme disease, and say ticks are solely to blame for the pervasive disease.
Oct 6, 2025
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