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These scientists think managing invasive plants can cut down on ticks - and tick-borne diseases

  • 1.  These scientists think managing invasive plants can cut down on ticks - and tick-borne diseases

    Posted 10-24-2024 11:45 AM
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    Another example of why One Health is inter-professional in finding solutions. 
    Certain plants = increase in ticks in the area.
    Ticks + Pets = Increased tick borne diseases in all species.

    "Scientists in Vermont and Maine are testing how managing these plants might decrease tick numbers - and the risk of people developing tick-borne illness."

    https://www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2024-10-22/scientists-think-managing-invasive-plants-cut-down-ticks-tick-borne-diseases


    Do you know of other research on this topic?

    Have you seen an increase in ticks and/or tick borne illnesses in your community? Or know of areas?



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    T' Fisher, Director of Operations
    Program for Pet Health Equity
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  • 2.  RE: These scientists think managing invasive plants can cut down on ticks - and tick-borne diseases

    Posted 11-08-2024 10:29 AM

    Hi T',

    I just attended a OneHealth Day at CSU and saw a great presentation on tick research. Tick populations are expanding into Colorado and there's some great research and tick surveillance happening with the help of citizen science through tick collection stations posted along hiking trails. It's interesting to see that citizen engagement on this has been so effective in monitoring populations of ticks. 



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    Vanessa Hidden
    Co-Sheltering Collaborative Administrator
    My Dog Is My Home
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