Area doctors are warning about the increased risk of tick bites with Missourians spending more time outdoors during the summer months. Dr. Michael Roach, a Family Practice Physician for Boone Health, told Missourinet his clinic has seen a great increase in patients...
An invasive tick species is expanding in the U.S. and could soon make its way to Missouri, which is causing concern for some public health officials. The Asian longhorned tick that was first detected in New Jersey in 2017 can carry several human and animal diseases....
Bourbon virus, and other tick-borne diseases, are becoming more common in Missouri. A collaborative effort between Washington University in St. Louis and the St. Louis Zoo looks to understand these factors. Cameron Conner is with Wash U’s Tyson Research Center staff...
Missouri is an excellent state for plenty of outdoor activities. If you plan to head out into nature, it is also essential to understand the proper ways to handle ticks. Washington University in St. Louis’ staff scientist, Solny Adalsteinsson, is here with...
