After the Spokane Complex fires, thousands of fire‑beetles arrived on burned ground, while research shows planned burns can reduce tick numbers by up to 98%.
Posts tagged as “Lyme Disease”
Lyme disease is spreading to the southern US, with cases reported in North Carolina, and doctors may not be ready to diagnose it.
As a Lyme disease vaccine nears potential approval, hunters, a demographic highly exposed to ticks, express cautious optimism and a need for more information on safety and effectiveness.
With tick season intensifying, experts are examining the role of deer populations in the spread of diseases like Lyme and the emergence of alpha-gal syndrome. Current control methods are being re-evaluated.