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1. Bully the Pest.

Author

ANOSIKE, LAUREN

Subjects
BULLYING, TICKS, FICTION
Published
2023

2. An Annotated Reprint of Yu. S. Balashov's 1972 Book Bloodsucking Ticks (Ixodoidea)—Vectors of Diseases of Man and Animals.

Subjects
*HUMAN-animal relationships, *ANIMAL diseases, *DISEASE vectors, *TICKS, *PUBLISHED reprints, *TICK infestations, *TICK-borne diseases
Abstract

For example, the Eurasian focus mainly provides understanding of tick survival and diapause regulation under extreme conditions such as temperature and aridity. S. Balashov's 1972 Book Bloodsucking Ticks (Ixodoidea) - Vectors of Diseases of Man and Animals Climate change, habitat loss, and shifts in land use have contributed to the dramatic range expansion of these ticks, and by extension, an increased incidence of tick-borne illnesses. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2023
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6. Virbac Web site to forecast season onset, severity.

Subjects
*WEBSITES, *TICKS, *TICKS as carriers of disease, *LYME disease
Abstract

Reviews the new web site from Virbac which offers forecasts of infestation levels of three tick species by specific geography. Provision of detailed information about ticks, diseases caused by them and dangers to humans and animals on the web site; Inclusion of in-depth text and color photos of tick species and the diseases they carry; Importance of the availability of clear and concise information on how to prevent tick bites and how to treat them.

Published
2004

7. The buzz on repellents.

Subjects
*INSECT baits & repellents, *INSECT pest control, *REPELLENTS, *MOSQUITOES, *TICKS
Abstract

Discusses different insect repellents. Deet which is a chemical that discourages insects from landing on people; 'Consumer Reports' which tested repellents with various amounts of deet; Amount of time each product protects against mosquitoes and ticks; Sprays which are intended for clothing. INSET: Ratings.

Published
2003

9. THE SALT LINE.

Subjects
*ADVENTURE travel, *TICKS, *FICTION
Abstract

Adventure travel in the dystopian future involves braving killer ticks and drug-farming rebels. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2017

10. CONTAINMENT.

Subjects
*TICKS, *FICTION
Abstract

A fast-moving debut biothriller featuring a mad scientist and his icky pets. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2016

14. Arachnid World: Ticks: Dangerous Hitchhikers.

Author

Cirucci, Lori

Subjects
TICKS, NONFICTION, CHILDREN'S literature
Abstract

The article reviews the book "Arachnid World: Ticks: Dangerous Hitchhikers," by Sandra Markle.

Published
2011

15. Ticks (Book).

Author

Scordato, Julie

Subjects
*TICKS, *PICTURE books, *NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book "Parasites: Ticks," by Kris Hirschmann.

Published
2004

16. Everything You Need To Know About Lyme Disease (Book).

Subjects
*LYME disease, *TICKS, *DISEASE risk factors, *THERAPEUTICS
Abstract

Millions of people around the world are infected with Lyme disease, a potentially deadly illness caused by tick bites, and millions more are at risk. Early treatment of this disease is crucial. 'Everything You Need to Know about Lyme Disease,' is a comprehensive guide to identification of symptoms, danger zones, support groups, and the best medical treatments available. The author of this guide details the history of Lyme disease, how it affects the body, how to identify symptoms, and how to tell whether ticks near your home carry the disease.

Published
2003

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