Feeding frenzy: Science's battle against ticks

[Ed'n Lauky]

If this article doesn't give you the heebie--jeebies and flat out nightmares nothing will. I will admit I hate those blood sucking vampires. After reading that article I've decided I'm not leaving home without my gaiters. http://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/science/Feeding-Frenzy.html?page=1

 

[DougPaul]

That link is to page 11 (of 12). The full article is at http://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/science/Feeding-Frenzy.html?page=all (Or start with page 1: http://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/science/Feeding-Frenzy.html?page=1 )

Nice article.


Some other documents of interest are:
* Tick Management Handbook
A integrated guide for homeowners, pest control operators, and public health officials for the prevention of tick-associated disease ...
http://www.ct.gov/caes/lib/caes/documents/special_features/tickhandbook.pdf

* Lyme Disease in Massachusetts
A Report Issued by the Special Commission to Conduct an Investigation and Study of the Incidence and Impacts of Lyme Disease
February 28th 2013, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
http://www.malegislature.gov/Conten...meDiseaseCommissionFinalReport-2013-02-28.pdf

Doug