Tag: Ticks
Baranyai: Dispatches from the war on ticks
Like most nature-based horrors, the arrival of ticks across our southern border is annoyingly self-inflicted
Protect yourself: Why ticks are spreading in the Great Lakes region
By Julia Roeder
Researchers say ticks are spreading to communities across the Midwest and show no signs of slowing down.
Invasives, oak wilt threaten Skyline High School natural areas, adjacent neighborhoods
By Domonic Marroni
In Ann Arbor, Michigan, Skyline High School’s natural areas are home to several species of invasive plants causing widespread destruction of surrounding trees. These species pose potential fire hazards and are dangerous to public health. Action is needed, say several environmental experts, to avert future disasters and to preserve the natural areas for future students.
How to Protect Yourself from Ticks
Tick populations are on the rise, and with them, tick-related emergency room visits. Scientists attribute this increase to growing deer populations and warmer winters. But thankfully, there are simple steps […]
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Protect Yourself: Why Ticks Are Spreading in the Great Lakes region
Ticks are at their highest levels in nearly 10 years, experts share how to protect yourself from the tiny parasites.
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