Rising Tick Populations and Risks Across the U.S.
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Tick populations across the U.S. are rapidly increasing and expanding into new areas due to climate change, with longer active seasons and alarming migration patterns, raising concerns about tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease. Preventative measures are crucial as these pests become more prevalent in both natural and urban settings.
Topics:health#climate-change#habitat-expansion#public-health#science-and-environment#tick-borne-diseases#tick-populations
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