TickBot Revolution in Virginia | Richmond News

Virginia’s tick crisis is escalating, with a surge in tick-borne illnesses this summer—possibly the worst in over a decade. Researchers at Old Dominion University are deploying a high-tech solution: the TickBot, a remote-controlled car that drags tick-killing cloth to target hotspots. As climate shifts and forests expand, deer and new tick species are spreading into neighborhoods, including the infamous “Tick Town” in Chesapeake. The goal? To empower homeowners with accessible tech to protect themselves and their families from dangerous bites—before symptoms even show. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/776b4717ccd53a8c