Ticks that Transmit Lyme Disease Reported in 48.6% of U.S. Counties
By Hannah Foster Lyme disease is a potentially debilitating disease caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. The disease is spread to humans by two tick varieties: the blacklegged tick (Ixodes […]
TickSpotters Can Help You Identify Ticks and Learn How to Protect Yourself
By Hannah Foster Oh no! You’ve found a tick! Who ya gonna call? TICKSPOTTERS! Maybe ticks haven’t started popping up in your neighborhood yet, but they probably will soon. That’s […]
Mice Aren’t Nice, They Help Transmit Lyme Disease
The transmission cycle of Lyme disease explained, with a few tips to avoid ticks
CDC Estimates 300,000 Lyme Disease Cases in U.S. Each Year
Preliminary estimates released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate that the number of Americans diagnosed with Lyme disease each year is around 300,000. The preliminary estimates were […]