TICK AND LYME DISEASE FACTS

During the summer, many outdoor pests can become a major concern for humans. Mosquitoes got a ton of attention in the news last summer due to their carrying of the Zika virus and the harm the virus can cause to unborn infants. This summer, the tick has taken the headlines due to its spread of the Powassan virus. In addition to Powassan, ticks also carry and spread many more diseases, one of the most well-known of these tick-borne infections being Lyme disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Lyme disease is the most commonly reported vector-borne illness in the U.S.