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‘We’re in Lyme central’: Maryland veterinarian warns pet owners about the threat of ticks

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‘We’re in Lyme central’: Maryland veterinarian warns pet owners about the threat of ticks

How to protect children from Lyme disease during peak tick season

How to protect children from Lyme disease during peak tick season

The DC region has a high Lyme disease rate. How can you protect yourself from tick bites?

The DC region has a high Lyme disease rate. How can you protect yourself from tick bites?

Up to 450,000 in U.S. allergic to red meat after tick bites, CDC estimates

Up to 450,000 in U.S. allergic to red meat after tick bites, CDC estimates

3 reasons why you might see more ticks in the DC area this summer

3 reasons why you might see more ticks in the DC area this summer

‘Keep those suckers at bay’: Va. doctor warns about tick season

‘Keep those suckers at bay’: Va. doctor warns about tick season

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How a walk in the woods could end with a forced change to your diet

How a walk in the woods could end with a forced change to your diet

Tick discovery near California beaches prompts Lyme disease warning

Tick discovery near California beaches prompts Lyme disease warning

Lyme disease from summer ticks can spark symptoms similar to COVID-19

Lyme disease from summer ticks can spark symptoms similar to COVID-19

Mild winter weather means ticks might be more active than usual

Mild winter weather means ticks might be more active than usual

When it comes to ticks, bug expert offers this acronym: AIR

When it comes to ticks, bug expert offers this acronym: AIR

Did a tick just bite you? Get it off, but don’t toss it out just yet

Did a tick just bite you? Get it off, but don’t toss it out just yet

DC area enters ‘peak time’ for ticks: Here’s how to stay bug-free outdoors

DC area enters ‘peak time’ for ticks: Here’s how to stay bug-free outdoors

Burns, bites and blisters: Avoiding and treating summer health hazards

Burns, bites and blisters: Avoiding and treating summer health hazards

The ‘Bug Guy’ explains: What’s behind the rise in mosquito-born diseases and which bug sprays really work?

The ‘Bug Guy’ explains: What’s behind the rise in mosquito-born diseases and which bug sprays really work?

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