Spending time outdoors is a great way to stay healthy and make memories. The last thing you want to do after a fun day is see that a tick has bitten you. Ticks are a natural part of the outdoors, and while there are some misconceptions, you should still be careful! Know Where To Expect… Read more »
Misconceptions About Ticks
Ticks are a part of nature and can cause serious harm if left untreated. While it’s great to be aware, many people have misconceptions about ticks that can lead to more problems than the ticks themselves! Below are three main misconceptions about ticks to be on the lookout for! You Can Only Get Bit In… Read more »
The Comorbidity of Tickborne Diseases and COVID-19
For months our television sets, radios, newspapers, and social media outlets have been flooded with reports on COVID-19. As this pandemic continues to stronghold the world and the outlets we turn to for guidance produce shifting narratives, it can be difficult to know which information to trust. One thing that health professionals and media reporters… Read more »
Spotlighting the Deer Tick
The deer tick, also known as the black-legged tick, is a species most known for spreading the most common of all tick-borne diseases: Lyme disease. What you may not know, however, is that the deer tick is capable of spreading other serious illnesses and its habitat is quickly expanding, putting more people (and pets) in… Read more »
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Did you know that less than 30% of those diagnosed with Lyme Disease recall being bitten by a tick? Some ticks are so small, their bite is not only painless, but they can physically go undetected for days on end. What they lack in size, however, they make up for in the debilitating effects the… Read more »