The last 10 years have seen a big jump in Lyme disease cases. Even singer Justin Timberlake just announced he’s suffering from it.
The number more than tripled in the last two years. Ohio counties are reporting rising numbers of cases of the disease.
This is due in part to the migration of deer ticks which are harder and smaller to see than dog ticks. They also carry Lyme disease-related bacteria.
We’re talking about the disease, other tick and mosquito-borne diseases, and taking your questions.
Guests:
- Rich Gary, state entomologist at the Ohio Department of Health
- Timothy McDermott, agriculture and natural resources educator for Ohio State University Extension in Franklin County
- Sarah Short, assistant professor of entomology at Ohio State University
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