Tick season in full swing
With the arrival of summer-like weather, the province is reminding everyone to take precautions to prevent tick bites and reduce the risk of Lyme disease.
Lyme disease-positive tick found in Kawarthas
Peterborough Public Health is reminding everyone to be extra cautious after finding the first Lyme disease-positive tick of the season.
Lyme disease getting worse in eastern Ontario
Lyme disease is increasing with more black-legged ticks, and an increased chance of being bitten. The odds of that tick carrying the disease is about 30%.
Permethrin-treated clothing available in Canada
A new line of permethrin-treated clothing to ward off ticks, mosquitoes, and the diseases they harbour, is now available in Canada.
On guard: the facts about Lyme disease
Over the last two years, Robert Ralston has seen good days and bad. When he's feeling well, he goes out for brief walks, enjoys the fresh air and his rural surroundings, and dreams of when he will be able to hunt, trap, fish, and work in the outdoors again.
Discovery could boost treatment of Lyme arthritis
A discovery by a biochemist at Virginia Tech could lead to new treatment for Lyme arthritis, the painful and most common late-stage symptom of Lyme disease, according to a research paper published Monday.
New tick apps available
The battle against ticks is headed to cyberspace. Two new apps allow users to see where ticks have been reported, to report ticks, and to learn about...
Check your dogs for ticks, too
Lyme disease is serious for animals as well as humans
Don’t get ticked
Avoid being bitten by these Lyme disease spreading bugs.