Strung Out Episode 195. TICKS-COMING TO A TREE NEAR YOU.

Send us Fan MailIf there is one critter in the world that defies any logical explanation as to the benefit of its existence, consider the tick.   Having been around for over 120 million years, the tick feeds on the blood of its host.   The saliva contains an analgesic, an anti-coagulant and a glue to bond it to its host.  And oh, a bunch of various parasites that they are host to that cause such diseases in humans as Lyme's disease.   According to the CDC treatment for Lyme's disease is a 1-billion-dollar industry.   Climate change (global warming) has resulted in populations of ticks moving north and local populations surviving winter.  In 2022, the moose tick wiped out 90 percent of the calves studied in the state of Maine.  That is a serious blow to hunting and tourism.   The Asian long horned tick is now in the United States as well.  This tick has been found as far north as Missouri and is moving towards Canada.   There are a surprising variety of ticks out there and even cities have their resident populations of dog ticks.   What are we to do?  Thankfully there are some common-sense prevention practices that can help avoid a bite.  And science is to the rescue as well.   Support the showWe are always grateful to have you listening to STRUNG OUT.    Here are some important links:SUPPORT THE SHOW:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MartyfineaKMARTIN'S WEBSITE:http://www.MARTINMcCORMACK.COM  (note---you can get my weekly bulletin when you sign up on the list!)MARTIN'S MUSIC: Music | Martin Laurence McCormack (bandcamp.com)Martin McCormack | SpotifyMARTIN'S YOUTUBE CHANNELMartin McCormack - YouTubeFACEBOOKFacebook...