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MONDAY, June 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Ticks are extremely resilient even when temperatures vary wildly, according to scientists who are working to better understand the spread of Lyme disease.
A recent study shows blacklegged ticks (Ixodes scapularis) are actually really good at surviving extreme cold and heat in nature. Previous lab research suggests that even short periods of especially warm or cold conditions should easily kill ticks, but the a new analysis reveals this is only the case for larval ticks in the environment.
MONDAY, June 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Ticks are extremely resilient even when temperatures vary wildly, according to scientists who are working to better understand the spread of Lyme disease.
A new study emphasizes the importance of targeting the pests during the larvae stage, because this is when ticks are the most vulnerable.
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