Tag: ticks

Cape Cod is not only known for its stunning landscapes but also for its tick population and the associated risk of Lyme disease. Specifically, the Great Island trails and beaches ...

NANTUCKET, Mass.— Scientists at MIT are proposing releasing hordes of genetically altered mice on the posh vacation destination of Nantucket to combat the growing scourge of Lyme disease. 

A new type of insect repellent will be making its way to drugstore shelves — and it smells like grapefruit.Monday, the Environmental Protection Agency announced that it had approved a ...