‘You’re going to be naked’: Thorough tick checks the new norm as parasitic pests spread
Climate change is causing tick populations to expand northward into Canada, increasing the risk of Lyme disease and other pathogens. Experts emphasize the importance of regular tick checks as these parasites become more aggressive and resilient due to warmer winters.
Why it matters
Public health awareness regarding tick-borne diseases is increasingly critical as climate change alters the geographic distribution of pests.
Lloyd has been studying ticks at Mount Allison University in Sackville for 15 years, after she was bitten by one and contracted Lyme disease. Her collection includes the bad ticks, the not-as-bad ticks, young and old ticks, still-living ticks in leafy jars and frozen ticks in plastic bags, and ticks that get dropped off by a local veterinarian who gets them from local kittens.
The article relies on scientific research and expert interviews to report on environmental and health trends.
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