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Up-close tick encounters are nothing new to Peter Krause. As a tick-borne disease researcher, he’s conducted fieldwork where these parasites live. After one trip to Block Island, off the coast of ...

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Ticks in yards pose serious problems. They can carry illnesses like Lyme disease, making outdoor spaces risky for humans and pets. These pests thrive in grass, leaf litter, and shaded areas, turning ...