Griffin Dill, University of Maine Cooperative Extension tick lab manager, noted that the reports of dog ticks in Maine so far this spring have skyrocketed in a Bangor Daily News story. Dill noted that dog ticks do not carry Lyme disease but can cause discomfort, especially for pets. He recommends avoiding areas where ticks might be, using repellents and performing tick checks following outdoor activity. WABI (Channel 5) also interviewed Dill about tick precautions. WGME (Channel 13 in Portland) and The Piscataquis Observer shared the BDN story. Share this: