Tick Talk

Kendall Kunelius and Rebecca Dube discuss the dangers of ticks with Extension Diagnostic Service Program Manager Shyloh Favreau. Shyloh notes that ticks are obligate blood feeders that can transmit diseases like Lyme disease and highlights the increasing tick population in New Hampshire, particularly the black-legged tick, and then advises on personal protection measures such as clothing choices and tick checks. Shyloh also introduces UNH's tick testing service, which identifies and tests ticks for pathogens, providing results within three days. The service aims to help individuals make informed medical decisions post-tick bite.Show notes:Shyloh Favreau: [email protected] or 603-862-3200Biology and Management of Ticks in New Hampshire: https://extension.unh.edu/resource/biology-and-management-ticks-new-hampshire-fact-sheetCenter of Disease Control Ticks page: https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/about/index.htmlPermethrin on treated clothing – EPA: https://www.epa.gov/insect-repellents/repellent-treated-clothingUNH Extension Tick Testing page: https://extension.unh.edu/tick-testingQuestions on tick testing email address: [email protected] Cooperative Extension: www.extension.unh.eduWomen in Ag Newsletter signup - https://unhoutreach.tfaforms.net/217751?CID=701G0000001AiKCIA0  Kendall Kunelius – [email protected]  Rebecca Dube – [email protected]