While ticks are found year-round in Tennessee, warmer temperatures lure us outside into tick country. With the beginning of summer camping and weekend boat days along the river, it is important to take the time to prevent and reduce contact with ticks and the health risks they pose.
The Medical and Veterinary Entomology Team at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture is organizing workshops for community members, livestock producers, agricultural professionals, students and outdoor enthusiasts.
The “Tick Ready Tennessee Workshop Series” is a new educational program focused on tick identification, tick-borne diseases and practical prevention strategies for humans and animals. Katy Smith, UTIA veterinary entomology education specialist, describes these workshops as “for individuals of all experience levels…