Michelle York+FollowInvasive Ticks Are Sneaking Into the US?!Did you know ticks from all over the world are hitching rides into the US? Experts just found several new species popping up, some carrying dangerous diseases like spotted fever. Warmer winters and invasive plants are making it easier for these creepy crawlies to thrive. The best move? Check yourself and your pets after being outside, wear long sleeves, and use repellent. Don’t freak out, but definitely stay alert—ticks are getting bolder! #Science #healthalert #ticks10Share
William Vasquez+FollowTicks Are Taking Over New Places!Did you know ticks are popping up in spots they’ve never been before? Thanks to warmer winters, these little bloodsuckers are staying active longer and hitching rides into new regions. It’s not just Lyme disease anymore—different ticks are spreading all sorts of nasty illnesses, even meat allergies! Experts say to suit up, use repellent, and always check for ticks after being outside. Wild how fast these pests are moving in! #Ticks #LymeDisease #HealthAlert #Health #BodyHealth90Share
Kristi Key+FollowTick-Borne Disease Creeping Into New StatesBabesiosis, a tick-borne illness usually found up north, is now popping up in Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware—thanks to warmer weather. Researchers are worried local doctors might not spot it fast enough since it’s so new to the area. Climate change is letting these ticks (and their diseases) spread further than ever. Basically, if you’re in the mid-Atlantic, keep an eye out for ticks and weird symptoms. Wild how fast things are changing! #HealthAlert #ClimateChange #Ticks130Share
Joel Sweeney+FollowNew Tick Alert: Backyard Danger?Did you hear about the rabbit ticks in Maine carrying a new bacteria linked to life-threatening spotted fever? Scientists found these ticks right in someone’s backyard, and now they’re popping up all over the state. Even though rabbit ticks don’t usually bite people, there’s a chance other ticks could spread this bacteria to us. With ticks moving into new areas thanks to warmer weather, it’s time to get serious about bug bite prevention! #PublicHealth #Ticks #SpottedFever #Health9116Share
