08.05.2023 News Growing threat from Lone Star ticks: Bites produce severe allergic reactions Early in July, Dr. Kathy Agoglia, a dentist who lives in Laurel, had meat for dinner. There was nothing unusual about her choice for a meal. But what happened...
06.25.2021 News Experts say tick population on the rise on the East End After a mild winter, experts are warning of an especially bad tick season in 2021. Experts say the lack of a deep frost on the ground this winter, combined...
05.09.2021 Around the Island Mashomack Musings: Be alert to tick risks Though ticks can be important sources of food for birds, reptiles and amphibians, their blood-sucking, parasitic ways haven’t earned them many fans, especially here on Shelter Island. We have...
01.16.2018 News New virus activates Deer & Tick Foundation Lyme. Babesiosis. Ehrlichiosis Aalpha gal red meat allergy related to lone star tick bites. The list of tick-borne diseases grows. Now add Powassan (POW) disease, not new, but on...
07.18.2017 News Ticks carry more than Lyme disease Summer on Shelter Island comes with warnings about ticks and concerns about the illnesses they can transmit, such as Lyme disease. But lately other lesser-known tick-borne ailments are grabbing...
