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Tick Testing in British Columbia: What the Data Shows and How to Stay Protected
Tick Testing in British Columbia: What the Data Shows and How to Stay Protected
Geneticks Canada has published tick-testing maps and statistics for British Columbia, showing where ticks were submitted between 2018 and 2024 and what pathogens were found in tested samples. While the... Read more...
Tick Season Is Getting Longer: What Canadians Need to Know in 2026
Tick Season Is Getting Longer: What Canadians Need to Know in 2026
A recent report from CBC highlighted concerns from Manitoba researchers and public health officials who say warmer weather is creating ideal conditions for ticks to survive, spread, and reproduce. Read more...
A New Lyme Disease Strain Has Been Found in New York. Here's Why It Matters.
A New Lyme Disease Strain Has Been Found in New York. Here's Why It Matters.
Researchers have identified a rare Lyme disease-causing bacterium, Borrelia mayonii, in New York State for the first time. Until now, this strain had primarily been found in parts of the... Read more...
Mosquitoes Carrying Encephalitis-Related Virus Detected Near Squamish: Why Protection Matters
Mosquitoes Carrying Encephalitis-Related Virus Detected Near Squamish: Why Protection Matters
Mosquitoes Are Becoming a Bigger Concern in BC Recent reports from the Sea to Sky region, including areas near Squamish and Whistler, found invasive mosquitoes and a mosquito-borne virus linked... Read more...