Oh deer! Four-legged animals are causing big problems in Saint Andrews
By Andrew Cromwell Digital Broadcast Journalist
Some people estimate at least 200 deer are roaming within the town Continue reading
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Lyme disease: What it is and why some are calling it the next pandemic
Lyme, once considered an isolated disease found in North America and parts of Europe, is now found in 80 countries worldwide. Continue reading
Don’t interact with wildlife, unfamiliar animals: Hamilton Public Health
Despite a relatively low number of positive tests for common outdoor dangerous afflictions, like West Nile virus and Lyme disease, the city is still suffering from an outbreak of rabies. Continue reading
‘Every time, the test came back negative’: Why Canadian Lyme disease cases continue to be missed
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
Mistaken diagnoses can include meningitis, arthritis, stroke, heart disease, Bell’s palsy and multiple sclerosis. Continue reading
Super Awesome Science Show: Ticked off by Lyme
On this episode of the ‘Super Awesome Science Show,’ we talk about what Lyme disease is, how it’s spread and how you can avoid getting bitten by ticks that carry the disease. Continue reading
City of Kingston continues to spray garlic to fight against ticks, mosquitoes
If you smell garlic in parts of the city, it may just be the thing keeping ticks and mosquitoes at bay. Continue reading
Tick season underway in Saskatchewan
Ticks are typically out from early spring until October in Saskatchewan, and are usually found in tall grass, brush or wooded areas. Continue reading
Tick season has arrived in Manitoba. Are you ready?
With warm weather on the horizon, a rise in temperatures also means increased activity for ticks — some of Manitoba’s least favourite creepy-crawlies. Continue reading
Tick-tock: Ticks are spreading across Canada. Here are their new homes
More and more of Canada is at risk of Lyme disease every year. This is where you can find the ticks that carry it. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Anxious about ticks? Here’s one way to identify a tick you might find
There are more than 40 tick species in Canada and only a handful of those are of medical importance, says Jade Savage of Bishop’s University. Continue reading