Why can’t we just kill all the ticks? - New York Post
The article discusses the rising prevalence of tick-borne diseases like Lyme and the Bourbon virus, questioning why eradication efforts are not more aggressive. It highlights the personal frustration of dealing with tick-prevention measures.
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Increasing tick populations and the spread of rare diseases pose a growing public health challenge in the United States.
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Add The New York Post on Google The ticks got an early start this year , and they’ve been busy .
In April, 105 of every 100,000 emergency-room visits nationwide involved a tick bite, up 52% from the year before. In May, that number reached 112. The CDC has been tracking these visits since 2017, and this spring brought the highest early-season numbers it’s ever recorded.
New York has averaged more than 17,500 new Lyme disease cases annually over the past three years. New York City reported 2,928 preliminary cases in 2025, up 15% from the year before. Most were acquired outside the five boroughs, particularly on Long Island and upstate.
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