Ticks - Tick News, Tick Education, Tick Trivia and More!

Below are links to articles posted on the Southwest Farm Press website - Parts 1, 2 and 3 - all about upcoming major tick problems in Oklahoma this year. These articles were all written in June, 2016.

Part 1 of 3: Oklahoma facing potential for heavy tick infestations

“Not only do you have ideal environmental conditions, but you also have ideal pasture conditions that allow wild animals to import tick populations.” Read and Discuss

Protecting the family against ticks: Part 2

“Our biggest concerns would be the American dog tick & the lone star tick because these 2 are involved with tick-borne pathogens,” Talley said....More
When ticks bite: Part 3

The most effective front line defense against ticks is a repellant containing DEET....More

6/11/16

Tick News

Tick-Borne Encephalitis (TBE)

Tick-Borne Encephalitis (TBE)

http://www.tickalert.org/content/tbe-fast-facts

Tick Encounters

Kris Kristofferson says his memory loss was due to ticks, not dementia

Kris Kristofferson says his memory loss was due to ticks, not dementia

http://globalnews.ca/news/2751668/kris-kristofferson-says-his-memory-loss-was-due-to-ticks-not-dementia/

Lyme Disease Just Got Nastier

Great Tick Tips

Get ticks tested for free!

Worried about tick-borne illnesses? Get ticks tested for free!

http://dougalley.bangordailynews.com/2016/06/09/home/worried-about-tick-borne-illnesses-get-ticks-tested-for-free/

Many Articles on Ticks on the New York Times website

6-minute plan to rid clothes of ticks

6-minute plan to rid clothes of ticks:

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2016/05/31/6-minute-plan-to-rid-clothes-ticks.html

Oklahoma Facing Potential for Heavy Tick Infestations

Part 1 of 3: Oklahoma facing potential for heavy tick infestations

Protecting the family against ticks: Part 2

When ticks bite: Part 3