Ticks

• Nova Scotia research confirms lemongrass essential oil can repel ticks

  The finding is especially important in the province, which has seen an increase in black-legged ticks in recent years. The ticks can carry Lyme Disease.

  Health

  Apr 11
  
• Saskatchewan man hopes to raise awareness about Lyme disease with support group

  Lyme disease is difficult to diagnose because it has similar symptoms to other illnesses. One Saskatchewan man has created a support group for those with the disease.

  Health

  Dec 24, 2024
  
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• Lyme disease cases are rising. We don’t have a vaccine — but we used to

  With Lyme disease cases climbing steadily in Canada, the lack of an available vaccine has become a pressing concern among infectious disease specialists.

  Health

  Jun 6, 2024
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• Infectious disease risks spread north as temperatures warm

  Cases of Lyme disease have now increased more than 1,000 per cent in a decade as the warming climate pushes the boundaries of a range of pathogens and risk factors northward.

  Canada

  May 26, 2024
• Saskatchewan is in peak tick season. What you can do to keep you and your pets safe

  According to the veterinary college, ticks like to attach to dogs in places like the armpits, ears and places where they can hide and avoid being scratch off. 

  Canada

  May 23, 2024
• SFU researchers say ant pheromones could help prevent tick bites

  Researchers at Simon Fraser University have discovered that ant pheromones may be the key to warding off ticks.

  Science

  Apr 15, 2024
• ‘They’re hungry’: Ticks are waking up in Canada as weather warms

  Canada's warming temperatures signal the arrival of spring and blooming flowers, but they also stir ticks from their winter hiding spots, poised to latch onto unsuspecting hosts.

  Health

  Mar 10, 2024
• Mild winter brings about early tick sightings in Canada

  Public health officials say there's not enough evidence to declare an early tick season but the mild winter certainly lends itself to it. Mark Carcasole reports.

  Canada

  Mar 8, 2024
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• Got a virus from a tick bite? The MLHU needs to know

  In terms of prevention, the MLHU recommends walking in the centre of paths when walking in the woods, avoiding long grass and wearing insect repellent.

  Health

  Jul 9, 2023
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• Tests from a pair of bats confirm Hamilton’s first two rabies cases for 2023

  Hamilton recorded its first rabies cases for 2023 after two bats tested positive for the affliction in the last few weeks. Citizens are reminded that it is prime tick season, too.

  Health

  Jun 8, 2023