deer tick
Coverage of deer tick in the Nexus archive.
- Rare but dangerous tick-borne virus on the rise in US
The Powassan virus, a rare but dangerous tick-borne illness, is increasing in the United States. It is primarily transmitted by the deer tick, the same species responsible for spreading Lyme disease.
- Rare but dangerous tick-borne virus on the rise in the U.S.
A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus, Powassan, is increasing in the U.S. It is primarily spread by deer ticks, the same species that transmits Lyme disease, but can be transmitted much faster than Lyme bacteria.
- The DC area is the perfect place to live and raise a family — if you’re a tick
The DC area is experiencing a growing tick population due to hot and humid conditions, longer springs and falls, and an abundance of white-tailed deer. Researchers note ticks' high reproductive rates, with some species laying up to 8,000 eggs at once, and advise precautions like wearing long clothing and checking for ticks after outdoor activity.