Tag: Susan Paskewitz

Closeup for adult blacklegged tick, reddish brown in color except for darker brown circular patch that covers about half of its backside, immediately behind head. tick is pictured against an off-white background mottled with grayish blue spots.

Single Mow of Park Trails Not Enough to Reduce Ticks

Mowing has been recommended for managing ticks where people tread, but a new study suggests that a single mow of park trails in early summer isn’t enough to reduce prevalence of blacklegged and American dog ticks.

Entomology Today January 13, 2023 2 Comments

New Study Finds Tick-Repelling Potential in Three Botanical Compounds

A new study finds three compounds derived from flowers show significant tick-repellent properties in field trials. While further evaluation for safety and effectiveness remains, the compounds could provide viable new options for products to prevent tick bites.

Bad Roommates: Study Tracks Mice to Nests, Finds Ticks Aplenty

In the first field study of its kind, researchers confirmed Peromyscus mouse nests as understudied habitats for ticks, including blacklegged ticks and American dog ticks. Researchers are hoping to better understand the role of mouse-tick interactions within nests in the spread of tick-borne disease.