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Video: CDC: Tick, Mosquito-Borne Illnesses On The Rise

Jun 11, 2019 ● By Editor

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that the number of cases involving those pests has more than tripled since 2004. By John Lauritsen of WCCO-TV - June 11, 2019

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Video: Asia's longhorned tick takes its first documented bite in the U.S.

Jun 09, 2019 ● By Editor

For the first time, there's a record of a bite by the longhorned tick in the U.S. By Fran Kritz of Minnesota Public Radio News - June 7, 2019

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10 Survival First Aid Tips for the Outdoorsman

Jun 02, 2019 ● By Editor

There are dangers you must look out for when having fun outside. There are a variety of problems you can run into such as insect bites, infections, sunburn, snake bites, heat stroke and dehydration. By Jamie Nails of Scoresurvival.com - Posted: June 2, 2019

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Pollen seasons are shifting and increasing in length

May 27, 2019 ● By Editor

As winters are warming, particularly in Minnesota, plant hardiness zones have shifted to the north. From the Minnesota Department of Health - Posted: May 27, 2019

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Did the frigid winter take a toll on ticks? Probably not

May 17, 2019 ● By Editor

This winter was pretty rough. But was it bad enough to kill off the ticks? The short answer: probably not. By John Enger of Minnesota Public Radio News - May 17, 2019

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Tips for avoiding Lyme Disease during spring tick season

May 16, 2019 ● By Editor

Before gardening, camping, hiking, or just playing outdoors, make preventing tick bites part of your plans. From the CDC - Posted: May 16, 2019

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Video: What to have in your ultimate first aid kit

Apr 18, 2019 ● By Editor

Stay safe this season with our guide to the ultimate cottage first aid kit. From Cottage Life - April 17, 2019

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Tick season is at hand; Take precautions to prevent bites and disease

Apr 16, 2019 ● By Editor

By the Forum News Service. Posted: April 16, 2019

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Most Common Spring Accidents & How To Prevent Them

Mar 20, 2019 ● By Editor

Protect yourself over the next few months by learning about the most common spring accidents and how to prevent them. From tl4j.con - Posted: March 20, 2019

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AccuWeather 2019 US spring allergy forecast

Mar 20, 2019 ● By Editor

Though winter is just coming to a close across the United States, allergy season is already underway for many. By Jillian MacMath, AccuWeather staff writer from AccuWeather.com - Posted: March 20, 2019

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