A snake-catcher in Australia rescued a carpet python riddled with more than 500 paralysis ticks from a family’s backyard pool after the reptile slithered into the water in an attempt to drown the arachnids. Continue reading
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is warning residents after blacklegged ticks were located in Simcoe County. Continue reading
While the risk of being exposed to Lyme disease is low in Saskatchewan, it is not zero as blacklegged ticks are most active in cooler weather. Continue reading
According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, Lyme disease rates are on the rise, with the majority of cases reported in Nova Scotia and Ontario. Continue reading
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For someone who doesn’t want to use bug repellent, there are many alternatives you can use that will help keep mosquitoes away. Continue reading
Experts say make sure you check your pets for ticks and remove them as soon as possible. Continue reading
Tick paralysis is rare, but it was a scary ordeal for one five-year-old Mississippi girl and her family. Continue reading
It’s the time of year when the buzz of mosquitoes start to take over in Manitoba, but right now the mosquito trap count in Winnipeg is sitting at one. Continue reading
With campsites and recreational areas across the province expected to be bursting at the seams with outdoor enthusiasts this May long weekend, health officials are warning Albertans to be mindful of ticks and to submit them to health authorities if they come across the parasites. Continue reading
It’s now Lyme disease season and Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health says over half the province’s population is close to affected areas. Continue reading