It s great that Spring is here and that Mainers are getting outside to enjoy Maine s great outdoors. But, of course, with more time in the woods comes a greater risk of finding a tick on you. Maine has 16 different species of ticks, but the one you need to really worry about is the dreaded Deer Tick. That s the one that spreads Lyme Disease. The Maine CDC says several thousand Lyme disease cases are reported every year.
How dangerous are deer ticks in Maine?
The University of Maine says almost 40% of all deer ticks in Maine carry Lyme disease.
Every time you go into the woods, you are at risk for Lyme Disease. So make sure to check yourself, the kids, and your dogs when you get home. If you find a tick, here s how you can tell if it s a potentially dangerous Deer Tick.
Here are some important tips to help keep you safe during tick season
Covering up your legs and using insect repellent can go a long way Share Updated: 7:32 AM EDT Apr 22, 2021 Victoria Ottomanelli
Covering up your legs and using insect repellent can go a long way Share Updated: 7:32 AM EDT Apr 22, 2021
TRACKING THE COVID-19 VACCINE
Covering up your legs and using insect repellent can go a long way Share Updated: 7:32 AM EDT Apr 22, 2021 Victoria Ottomanelli Tick season is quickly approaching for many areas of the United States. As the weather gets warmer, the creepy crawlies emerge and reach their height of activity during the late spring and summer seasons.Watch the video above to learn a few important tips about keeping you, your family and your friends safe during tick season.
Clay Got Bit By A Tick And Here s What Happens Next [PHOTO] wyrk.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wyrk.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Tick tock, tick season is coming. What you need to know.
Statewide Tick Surveillance
Anyone who spends time outdoors has likely encountered ticks and has read news articles discussing tickborne illnesses. You likely wondered how prevalent are ticks across the state, what is the risk to humans of tickborne illnesses, and what steps we can take to mitigate and prevent our interactions with ticks. Today, we hope to provide some answers to these questions. Recently, we sat down and talked with Dr. Holly Tuten, a Vector Ecologist working out of the University of Illinois’ Illinois Natural History Survey’s Medical Entomology Lab, to discuss ticks, tickborne illnesses, and prevention strategies.