We will screen the ticks for any pathogens that can cause disease in humans and will let you know the results. Tick testing through this study is free to the public ... Spending time outside walking ...

the dog tick (American or brown), or the lone star tick. Ticks are known carriers of disease-causing pathogens, but knowing ...

The program provides insights into tick populations and the prevalence of tick-borne pathogens across Connecticut. It’s the fifth year that Connecticut officials have collected ticks statewide.

Linda went on: "Most ticks don't carry disease but there is a risk of your dog contracting tick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease. These diseases can make your dog very poorly, with signs ...

The blood-sucking parasites can spread pathogens like Lyme Disease, anaplasmosis and babesiosis ... which can cause an allergic reaction to beef, pork or lamb. American dog tick: This tick is found ...

the effort could help detect specific pathogens within the ticks. Interested citizen scientists can find more information on how and where to submit ticks and how to apply for a “Tick-Kit” on ...

Steve Bradley does routine checks with his dog, Nash. “He’s hard to check, a lot of hair and kind of feisty,” Bradley said. Keith Poirier uses organic tick repellants for his dog.