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Is the decline of foxes helping fueling a tick control and Lyme disease explosion?

Thanks to our Facebook friend Jake Bova for highlighting this story.

Tick Control Calendar: Lyme Disease Open Forum in Ulster County, N.Y.

The Hudson Valley and upstate New York continue to be some of the regions hardest hit by ticks and Lyme disease – and now the residents are planning to do something about it.

A Human View of Tick Control and Lyme Disease

They say a picture paints a thousand words – so how many is a video worth? We found this vivid account of life with Lyme disease on YouTube, posted by contributor Hoopdini47, and thought it would be interesting to share with you.

Why is the Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) enforcing “voluntary” Lyme disease guidelines?

In 2008, Connecticut attorney general Richard Blumenthal raised concerns that the Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA), who literally “write the book” on the protocol for diagnosing and treating Lyme disease, had some serious internal conflicts of interest which prevented them from issuing truly impartial and accurate

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  • Tick Control and Lyme Disease Gain Mainstream Attention

    In July’s Men’s Journal, journalist Pamela Weintaub declared 2012 “the Summer of the Tick.” The fact that a mainstream men’s magazine is highlighting the danger of Lyme disease – including the fact that the illness so difficult to diagnose and treat –

    New Tick Control Crisis: Scientists find Lyme Disease Spirochetes in Tick Feces

    Despite the reassurances of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) more and more people are wondering if tick bites might not be the only way to catch Lyme disease. A new discovery strengthens their argument.

    Senator Calls the CDC’s Bluff on Lyme Disease and Tick Control

    Pennsylvania is the state hit hardest with ticks and Lyme disease – and now one state senator is deciding to do something about it. He’s calling the bluff of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and demanding that they assist in dealing with some of the most pressing Lyme disease issues.

    Tick Control Crisis: Is America’s Blood Supply Infected with Lyme Disease?

    This time last year, we wrote about how America’s donated blood supply could be contaminated with tick-borne diseases like babesia, Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Now it looks like the officials have taken notice, too.

    Tick Control Weekly June 8th 2012

    Every Friday, we’ll list the top trending stories about Lyme disease and tick control. If you have a story you think we should include, email us at editor@treeandlawncare.com .

    Lawn Warning Signs for Summer

    Now is the time many people are thinking about how to get their lawn green and lush for summer – but that’s often easier said than done. Here are some of the issues your lawn care regimen might be faced with:

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