There’s a lot of scary things about ticks – they suck blood, they’re gross-looking, and they can carry a bunch of dangerous diseases like Lyme disease. They also live pretty much everywhere in the … [Read more...]
How to Stay Bug Free This Summer
We love the warm weather as much as you do, but with the sunshine and spring sun comes something a bit less pleasant… biting insects. Here’s some tips on how to stay bug free this summer so you can … [Read more...]
The Asian Longhorned Tick Has Arrived in North America
The Asian Longhorned Tick, Haemaphysalis longicornis, is relatively new to the Western Hemisphere. Here is an introduction to this recent invader. Where Did the Asian Longhorned Tick Come … [Read more...]
What Happens When a Tick Bites You: The Anatomy of a Tick Bite
Ever wonder what happens when a tick bites you? The tick's mouth is perfectly designed to pierce your skin, drink your blood, and stay in place for days on end. A Mouth Full of "Spears" The … [Read more...]
New Treatment on the Horizon for “Lingering” Lyme Disease
There has been skepticism over whether Lyme disease, transmitted by the Blacklegged Tick, can persist after antibiotic treatment, but new research appears to conclude that is indeed true for some … [Read more...]
A Lyme Disease Vaccine Is Close, But Prevention Is Still the Best Cure
Valneva, a pharmaceutical company in France, has been conducting human trials for a vaccine against Lyme disease. The results look promising, but you should continue to rely on repellents and take … [Read more...]