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black-legged tick
Coverage of black-legged tick in the Nexus archive.
lone star ticktopic2Kevin Ellwoodperson1Rachel Burkholderperson1Michigan Department of Health and Human Servicesorganization1Bald Mountain Recreation Areaplace1Lyme diseasetopic1red meat allergytopic1University of Illinoisorganization1dog ticktopic1southern Illinoisplace1northern Illinoisplace1central Illinoisplace1
- Tick activity is on the rise this year; here's how hikers can protect themselves
Tick activity in Michigan is increasing, with hikers and bikers sharing prevention strategies. Experts from the state Health Department warn of ticks like the black-legged tick (carrying Lyme Disease) and the Lone Star tick (causing red meat allergy), advising tick checks and proper removal techniques.
- University of Illinois study reveals where ticks are most common in Illinois
A University of Illinois study identified three tick species common in Illinois, with the lone star tick most prevalent in southern Illinois, the black-legged tick in northern and central regions, and the dog tick in central and southern areas.