Climate change prolongs flea and tick season for companion animals
Parasites such as ticks and fleas can make our animal companions miserable, not just because they make them itchy, but also can lead to the spread of diseases ... Read More...
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Optometrist found tick stuck in man’s eye
Chris Prater was a Kentucky electrician. Every day, he douses himself in insect repellent to beat the bugs that he encounters during his job. However, one tiny... Read More...
Invasive tick new to East Tennessee found on animals
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — There’s a new kind of creepy-crawly
to look out for in East Tennessee this summer. The invasive Asian longhorned
tick, which can reprod... Read More...