What Experts Use to Repel Ticks and Mosquitoes

Check yourself — or someone else: 2026 is the summer of ticks

Ticks are finding new corners of Canada and driving fear of Lyme disease into outdoorsy — and not-so-outdoorsy — types. So get naked, and arm yourself with information

Canada is facing a very real threat of ticks

Ticks! The word tends to give Canadians of all stripes a sense of the creepy-crawlies– and perhaps a touch of anxiety too. The small parasites that burrow into our skin and pose significant risk of Lyme disease are a regular summer worry for parents and pet owners– and doubly so this year. A wave of [] The post Canada is facing a very real threat of ticks appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

To swat or not? These scientists suggest we rethink our fear toward insects

When a bug lands, do you swat or step back? We are taught to fear insects, but by looking closer at how they help our environment, we can trade our reflexive panic for wonder and learn to share our outdoor spaces, scientists say.

Ticks Are on the Move. Here Are the Risks in Your Region.

Summer is peak tick season, and with the pests comes the risk of Lyme, spotted fevers and other tick-borne illnesses. For decades, people across the United States have generally known what to expect from the ticks in their area. In the Northeast, where rates of E.R. visits for tick bites are the highest, for example, []

Why Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others

As mosquito season reaches its peak, many people turn to familiar home remedies in an attempt to avoid becoming the insects’ next meal. Some eat garlic or take vitamin B supplements, while others avoid bananas, light citronella candles or rely on a variety of supposed natural deterrents. However, scientists say many of these widely repeated [] The post Why Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others appeared first on The Leader - The No. 1 Spanish Newspaper - Spain News, Sport, Spanish Property for Sale, Business Directory, Classifieds, and Advertising.