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What to know about alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy caused by tick bites

Studies have linked ticks on six continents to alpha-gal syndrome and its unusual symptoms. An entomologist explains what ...
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How A Tick Bite Can Spark A Dangerous Allergy To Red Meat

A tiny tick bite could trigger a lifelong change to your menu.Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is a potentially life-threatening ...
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Tick-Related ER Visits Have Spiked. Here's What You Can Do to Protect Yourself In Your Yard

Parade Home & Garden. We're officially in the dog days of summer — marked by long hours in the sun, hikes in the woods, and ...

I tried the best tick repellent products, according to entomologists. Here’s how to stay safe

Here’s everything you need to know to stay tick-free, including expert-backed tips on how to remove ticks and how to choose effective preventative products.
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Theileria and the Asian Longhorned Tick: What Beef Producers Need to Know

Understanding the tick's threat and its associated pathogen is key to implementing proactive management strategies to protect ...

Tick-borne illnesses are rising in New York: What to know about anaplasmosis

Ticks have long been an unwelcome part of New York summers, but in recent years, illnesses caused by tick bites have been ...

Terminix ranks Tennessee, Kentucky among top 15 states for tick activity

Even though tick season is peaking, the threat will continue to linger, especially in states where warmer weather is fueling a surge in tick activity.

How to protect your dogs from getting a tick bite and safely remove ticks - according to pet experts

Focus on spots that ticks love to hide, such as under the collar, behind the ears, around the tail, and between toes. If your ...