Tick-Borne Diseases On The Rise As Americans Spend More Time Outdoors

With more Americans expected to hit local trails and parks amid the COVID-19 pandemic than years past, experts at the National Pest Management Association are cautioning trailblazers to keep alert for ticks. According to recent data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cases of tick-borne diseases have steadily increased over the last few years. To make matters worse, symptoms of some tick-borne diseases are also similar to those of COVID-19, making it crucial for outdoor enthusiasts to take proper precautions to protect against tick bites and the dangerous diseases that can result.

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