Ah yes, it’s tick season again, and my husband Lolo is busy removing the nasty creatures from our watch dogs. For the dogs, the ticks are mainly a nuisance: but in some areas of the world, the risk of Lyme disease makes mothers hysterical if they find a tick on their kid. The big question is if [...]

WJZ Ticks love moisture, so this season is expected to be worse than usual. Experts say it will not be bad just in the Baltimore area. More cases are being diagnosed in western and southern Maryland than ever before. Ken is one of those cases. The Federal Hill resident used to bike a hundred miles a weekend, now he just goes for walks. More research is needed to fight the disease. More than 15,000 cases of Lyme disease have been reported in Maryland since 2000. Related posts: 3

As warm weather arrives in Connecticut, the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) urges the public to take steps to prevent Lyme disease. “With the summer here, many people will be spending their time outdoors, increasing their risk for Lyme disease” said DPH Commissioner Dr. J. Robert Galvin. “By taking a few relatively simple precautions, people can still enjoy the outdoors and decrease their chances of being infected.” read more

UNSEEN HAZARDS THAT THREATEN HUNTERS, CAMPERS, AND HIKERS Thursday Night on Our Podcast at 8 PM EST I will be joined by author, Jerry Genesio will be joining me for a discussion on wildlife diseases that threaten campers, hunters, campers,wildlife and animal control professionals. You can join us by dialing in at 1-724-444-7444 call id 16456#, and use 1# as your pin number. The podcast will available for download upon the conclusion of the podcast at http://skinnymoose.com/wildlifepro/our-

Just in time for the upcoming holiday (in the U.S.), when many of us go away for a few days, we have a bit of news from the Jane Austen Slept Here Department. A hotel in Lyme Regis where Jane allegedly once stayed has been championed by a young fan of J.R.R. Tolkien, who also [...]