Sandra Escobar+FollowTicks Are Out of Control This Year!Just spotted: a deer in Schenley Park with ears COVERED in red ticks—like, hundreds of them. Turns out, black-legged ticks (the Lyme disease kind) are everywhere right now, and researchers say there are way more than last year. If you’re hitting the trails, spray your clothes with Permethrin (not just your skin!) and rock those long sleeves and pants. Don’t let ticks ruin your summer! #News #TickAlert #LymeDisease00Share
Charles Christensen+FollowNew Tick in Town: Spreading Deadly BacteriaJust when you thought summer hikes were safe, Connecticut found a longhorned tick carrying a potentially deadly bacteria (Ehrlichia chaffeensis) for the first time in the US. This tick, originally from Asia, can now spread a disease called HME—think high fever, chills, and even kidney failure. The wild part? These ticks don’t need a mate to multiply and are spreading fast. Time to double-check those tick checks! #TickAlert #HealthNews #SummerSafety #Health625324Share
Patrick Simmons+FollowTick Trouble: Meat Allergies & More?!Did you know ticks aren’t just about Lyme disease anymore? Researchers in Connecticut found two tick species on the rise—one can even make you allergic to red meat (seriously, it’s called alpha-gal syndrome). Plus, there’s a rare virus with no cure and the usual Lyme risks. The key is to check for ticks ASAP after being outside. Long sleeves, bug spray, and quick tick checks are your new summer musts! Wild, right? #TickAlert #HealthNews #StaySafe #OutdoorLife #Science10Share
