Invasive tick species being found in more CT counties than previous years, report says
State environmental officials say lone star ticks and long horned ticks were found in Fairfield, New London, Middlesex and New Haven counties in 2024.
What is alpha-gal syndrome? New concern about bizarre red meat allergy linked to ticks
This new evidence raises worries about the spread of AGS, particularly in regions like Long Island, where ticks are a growing problem.
What is alpha-gal syndrome? New concern about bizarre red meat allergy
This new evidence raises worries about the spread of AGS, particularly in regions like Long Island, where ticks are a growing ...
Rare red meat allergy linked to more tick species
A rare red meat allergy, usually linked to a bite from the lone star tick, may also be caused by other tick species found in ...
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The invasive longhorned tick has made its way to the Midwest. Here's what to know
A new invasive tick species was recently found in St. Louis County, with more sightings expected this spring and summer.
Invasive tick spreads across more Connecticut counties
Of the thousands of ticks collected across Connecticut last year, the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station says ...
Long Island Seafood Cuisine Trail aims to promote local fish
"Why not try something locally harvested that doesn't have to travel across the world to get to your plate?" a fisheries ...
Long Island faces rabies warning after 2 raccoons are confirmed to be infected — and disease may be spreading
It’s a new Amityville horror. Health officials confirmed the first two cases of rabid raccoons in Amityville since 2009 — and ...
Shrews identified as big driver of Lyme disease in Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket
To curb the spread of Lyme disease in the northeastern United States, scientists and public health experts for decades have ...
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Backyard s’mores believed to be the origin of Long Island fires, investigators say
Wildfire continues to burn in Suffolk County. The wind, *** big problem for firefighters. 30 mile an hour winds are going to keep pushing this 2 mile wide blaze toward Qu. We have almost 80 fire ...
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Failed s'mores-making attempt likely sparked Long Island fires
An investigation is underway on Long Island after a series of brush fires consumed hundreds of acres in Suffolk County. The SCPD are looking into a homeowner who was trying to make s'mores ...