How bad are ticks this year? An expert explains why tick-borne diseases are on the rise.
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There is plenty of misinformation circulating about ticks and the diseases they may carry. Here are four myths debunked, along with tick facts to keep people safe when exploring the outdoors.
Tick-borne diseases are becoming more common in the United States. A public health entomologist outlines some of the lesser-known threats ticks pose to human health.
The CDC recently announced an uptick in diseases spread by vectors such as mosquitoes and ticks. Here’s why and what you can do to lower your risk.
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Senior Entomologist, Penn State
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Assistant Research Professor of Entomology, Penn State
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Joint PhD candidate, Department of Biology, McGill University
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Associate Professor of Biology, University of Richmond
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Extension Professor of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Entomology and Plant Pathology, Mississippi State University