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Deer Tick Drug’s Price Tag Skyrockets 18-Fold

If you’re just returning from a trip to the cabin, you know summer tick season is in full swing. With that comes the threat of infection, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is one of the leading states for tick infection.

2013/05/28

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Bad News: Bothersome Bugs Likely Survived The Brutal Spring

Just because we’ve had an extended winter this spring, doesn’t mean we’ll be bug-free when warmer weather does finally roll around.

2013/04/23

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Good Question: Why Isn’t There Tick Spray For Humans?

We’ve had to put up with plenty of heat, but also plenty of pests this summer.

2012/08/02

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Deer Tick Season Arrives Early

It looks like the deer tick season has arrived early this year — along with the diseases it causes.

2012/05/30

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Good Question: What Good Do Ticks Do?

There are 13 species of ticks lurking in Minnesota lawns and our forests. So, is there anything good about ticks? Good Question.

2012/04/18

Lyme Disease

Mild Winter, Early Spring Increases Risk Of Lyme Disease

A mild winter and an early spring mean we could see an increase in Lyme disease cases this year.

2012/03/26

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In Minnesota, Bugs Back Earlier Than Expected

The early arrival of spring also means the early arrival of all those pesky bugs.

2012/03/22

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Expert: Northern Minn. Is A Lyme Disease High Risk Area

Researchers who dragged sheets of fabric through the woods to snag ticks have created a detailed map pinpointing the highest-risk areas for Lyme disease.

2012/02/03

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Minn. Woman Takes Flea Powder Fight To D.C.

A Minnesota woman leading the fight to pull common pet products from stores shelves is one step closer to her goal.

2011/09/06

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1st Death Recorded From Tick-Borne Infection

A Northern Minnesota woman has died from a brain infection due to Powassan virus, marking the state’s first death from the tick-borne disease.

2011/06/29

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