The Asian Longhorned Tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) first appeared in the U.S. just one year ago in New Jersey has caused much concern among researchers. Over the past year the tick has been found in New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Researchers believe that the spread of the Longhorned Tick to Massachusetts is inevitable.
What makes the Longhorned Tick different from others? and why should Cows, Sheep, Farmers be concerned?
Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood, approximately 36,000 units of red blood cells are needed every day in the U.S. Yesterday, we traveled as a team to a Red Cross Blood Drive at the Jewish Family and Children's Services in Waltham, Ma. Rani, our Marketing Director, and Jeff, our Operations Manager, donated.
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Lyme disease is impacting our community, our family, and our friends. Lois Pare is Founder of Kick the Tick Lyme Disease Awareness Group. We spoke with her to learn more about how her group is supporting the community, and how Lyme disease has impacted her life.
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