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Wondering why Hyalomma adults quest on trees? Ungulates (deer, wildboar) like to rub over the tree, then grasping adults. Most probably engorged nymphs molt in the ground, then newly molted adults climb the tree.

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Residents of #onondagacounty can have #ticks tested for a subsidized fee of $17 (until Nov 30, 2024). KNOW THE RISKS: If you encounter ticks, send them to our lab to test for 16 disease-causing agents. Get ticks tested. Know the risks. Seek healthcare. #lyme #ticktesting

It’s common to think ticks die in winter. Just because “bugs” are less active when temperatures get cold, doesn’t mean they're dead. They’re cold blooded and go into a torpor state. And blacklegged ticks can become active whenever temps warm up a bit. bit.ly/tickcheck1

Join us on May 31, 2025 at 10am as we gather with Lyme warriors and supporters for this year’s 4th Annual Legs Against Lyme Walk at Long Branch Park. Register now! crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation…

New research links bites from black-legged and western black-legged ticks to red meat allergies. cidrap.umn.edu/tick-borne-dis…

#Lyme disease is an #invisibleillness caused by #ticks. As a survivor of #tickborneillness, I advocate for those suffering from unrecognized conditions. Join me & LymeDisease.org in shining a light on invisible illness. #Lyme Visit their website to learn more. lymedisease.org

Military personnel should remain vigilant against tick-borne illnesses like babesiosis and Lyme disease. Protect yourself by using insect repellent, wearing long sleeves, and performing regular tick checks. Stay safe and mission-ready! health.mil/News/Dvids-Art…

Got Ticks? Get them tested by the experts at SUNY Upstate Medical University’s Tick Testing Program. ⁦SUNY - The State University of New York⁩ ⁦Upstate Medical University⁩ ⁦Thangamani Lab, SUNY Upstate ☣️🧬🦟🐁🦠⁩

Found a tick on yourself or a pet? Submit it to the Upstate Tick Testing Lab to identify the tick and detect disease causing agents— helping you better understand your exposure risk and supporting timely medical decision making. ⁦Thangamani Lab, SUNY Upstate ☣️🧬🦟🐁🦠⁩ ⁦Upstate Medical University⁩

Last week, I had the privilege of meeting with members of the New York State Assembly to discuss the increasing threat posed by Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses across the state. Assemblymember Didi Barrett Upstate Tick Testing Laboratory Upstate Medical University Upstate Research SUNY - The State University of New York

Parents here is your spring break reminder to check your kids for ticks! Enjoy these beautiful sunny days. 🙌😎🌻 #lymeawareness #tickprevention #lyme #lymedisease

MD/PhD graduate student Jessica Crooker gave an outstanding work-in-progress seminar on genotypic and phenotypic characterization of emergent #Powassan virus strains that were isolated from the human-encountered ticks submitted to ⁦Upstate Tick Testing Laboratory⁩ ⁦Upstate Research⁩

Attending the Johns Hopkins Lyme & Tick-borne Disease Symposium with current PhD student Jessica Crooker and former student Dr. Charles Hart. Thrilled to share that Jessica received 1st place for Best Poster Presentation—congratulations! #Powassan virus #TickBorneDiseases

TWiV reviews universal vaccine initiative at NIAID, shut down of Integrated Research Facility at Ft. Detrick, modeling the reemergence of infectious diseases as vaccination rates drop, & more. 📺 bit.ly/4jH8CIA

The most common symptom of Lyme disease is a bull’s eye rash. But flu-like symptoms such as fever or chills & muscle aches, headache, or fatigue may also occur. If these symptoms develop, seek treatment from a health care provider immediately. Learn more: health.ny.gov/press/releases…

62-year-old Kevin Boyce, who lived near Boston, passed away last year from Powassan virus. Now, his family is alerting people about the risks of tick bites and urging them to take precautions. READ MORE lymedisease.org/massachusetts-… via LymeDisease.org

We are observing a notable increase in human–tick encounters this season, reflected by a substantial influx of tick submissions for pathogen testing. Our lab is operating at full capacity, with all PCR machines actively processing #tick samples. Thangamani Lab, SUNY Upstate ☣️🧬🦟🐁🦠 Upstate Medical University

WHY SHOULD YOU TEST A TICK? #Ticks can carry harmful pathogens that cause illness in both humans and animals. Testing a tick after removal can help evaluate potential risks and allow for timely medical intervention. Got Ticks? Get Them Tested #TickTesting Thangamani Lab, SUNY Upstate ☣️🧬🦟🐁🦠

This Week in Tick Testing! % of human-bitten ticks submitted to nyticks.org for testing: • 68% Deer ticks • 20% Dog ticks • 9% Lone Star ticks • 2% Asian Longhorned ticks • 1% Others 31% tested positive for at least one tick-borne pathogen Thangamani Lab, SUNY Upstate ☣️🧬🦟🐁🦠