A post-summer report says tick populations are up, especially the newest species of disease-carrying arachnid to invade Martha’s Vineyard: the lone star tick.
A post-summer report says tick populations are up, especially the newest species of disease-carrying arachnid to invade Martha’s Vineyard: the lone star tick.
Lone star tick nymphs and adults are spreading and increasing in numbers, data from the MV Tick Programs 2018 yard surveys shows.
The recent death of a seasonal resident with an apparent case of tularemia has sparked renewed discussion about tick-borne illnesses.
The archery season for deer will be extended by two weeks in an area of the state that includes the Vineyard, state officials announced last week.
Dukes County and the Island boards of health are sponsoring a Martha’s Vineyard Tick Fair on Saturday, July 28.
Maps prepared by cartographer Chris Seidel document the spread of deer ticks, dog ticks and lone star ticks.
