Escalating Tick Threats: A Comprehensive Guide to Lyme Disease Prevention and Response on US University Campuses

Introduction: The Rising Threat of Tick-Borne Diseases in the U.S.
Your trendy editor here, dropping some real talk about a super important vibe check: tick-borne diseases. TBH, this isn’t just some niche outdoor enthusiast problem anymore; it’s straight-up blowing up across the U.S., and we need to get on the same page about how to stay safe.

Warmer weather isn’t just bringing good times and outdoor adventures; it’s also fueling tick activity, making these tiny critters a bigger threat than ever. Clemson University experts are out here reminding us that ticks are thriving in warm, humid spots like tall grass, wooded areas, and even your leaf piles. It’s not just a summer thing, either; these creepy crawlies are active all year in some regions.

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Medya Mansyone

Sawyer’s spray offers an impressive 12 hours of protection against mosquitoes and ticks, and a little less (eight hours) against flies, gnats, and chiggers.

Korin Miller
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Medya Mansyone

Sawyer’s Permethrin spray has also worked as promised.

Mark Melotik
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Medya Mansyone

Sawyer, for example, checks to ensure that no pore size exceeds 0.01 microns, stating that “the filters are then checked four more times at crucial points of assembly for filter integrity before they make their way onto the shelf.”

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