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Tick season is active in the Carolinas, with wildlife expert Falyn Owens advising checks for ticks after outdoor activity and using repellents like DEET or Picaridin. Proper tick removal involves tweezers and avoiding agitation, while saving the tick for medical identification is recommended.

Virginia is experiencing a surge in tick-related emergency room visits, with increased cases continuing into summer after starting early in spring. Ticks are linked to tick-borne infections and alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy. Experts recommend using repellents, permethrin-treated clothing, and daily tick checks to mitigate risks.

Virginia is experiencing a surge in tick-related emergency room visits, with increased cases starting in spring and continuing into summer. Experts warn of risks like tick-borne infections and alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy linked to tick bites, and recommend preventive measures such as repellents and permethrin-treated clothing.

Virginia is experiencing a surge in tick-related emergency room visits, with UVA Health reporting increased cases starting early this spring and continuing into summer. Jeffrey Wilson of UVA Health highlighted risks like tick-borne infections and alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy linked to tick bites, and emphasized prevention strategies such as repellents and permethrin-treated clothing. The CDC's April study indicated an early warning of a significant tick year, which has proven accurate.

Experts urge restrictions on pet flea treatments after research found common UK garden birds' feathers widely contaminated with insecticides linked to brain damage and chick mortality. Permethrin, imidacloprid, and fipronil—banned for agricultural use but present in pet treatments—were detected in nearly all tested samples.