Tick season is alive and well in Vermont, even with snow on the ground.
At the beginning of April, the Vermont Agency of Agriculture put out a notice on its social media page that ticks had made their return around the state.
Last year, amid the temporary stay at home order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Vermont Health Commissioner Mark Levine encouraged residents eager to get outdoors to watch for bite-sized pests.
Spring tick activity is generally linked to increased cases of Lyme disease and anaplasmosis, according to a data report from the Vermont Department of Health. Going back to 2004, the department has tracked tick-related emergency room visits using data collection from hospitals across the state.
Joy of spring brings threat of ticks | Something to Think About
Debbie Kulick
Warmer days are here, and the snow is quickly disappearing. That can only mean one thing: Spring is arriving soon!
A week away and before we know it, green grass, buds on trees and flowers popping through the ground will confirm that the warm breezes of the new season will lift everyone’s spirits. Ah, but alas, with all the joy of spring comes the return of some of those dreaded bugs, in particular, the tick.
As we all start to spend more time outdoors, being aware that ticks are soon to reappear and being vigilant will become, once again, part of the daily routine upon your return to indoors. Ticks acquire Lyme and other tick-borne diseases from infected animals and pass them along to humans and animals.
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Items on display at the Museum of the Henry’s Fork. | Courtesy photo
ASHTON – Eastern Idaho is filled with hidden gems, spots of interest celebrating the culture and history of the area and its people. These spots include the Museum of the Henry’s Fork.
Nestled into a group of shops on Main Street in Ashton, the Museum of the Henry’s Fork documents the history and residents of the town. The museum celebrates Bear Gulch ski area and The American Dog Derby, the oldest sled dog race in America. The museum also highlights the agricultural and military history of the area.