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A collection of local and national news on ticks, tick-borne illnesses and Tick Free MV
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Vineyard Gazette: Chefs Consider Ways to Make Menus Alpha-Gal Friendly
A Vineyard Gazette article explores how Martha’s Vineyard chefs are adapting menus and kitchen practices to better accommodate people with alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-borne allergy to mammalian products.
Mv Times: Public Panel at the Agricultural Hall and hosted by Tick Free MV.
An article from The Martha’s Vineyard Times covers a public discussion on Martha’s Vineyard’s recent aerial deer survey and its role in addressing tick-borne illness. The piece highlights how thermal drone technology and deer management efforts may help reduce tick populations and support public health initiatives led by Tick Free MV.
Blue Dot: Restoring Balance, Tick Free MV Gets to Work
An article from Bluedot Living explores how Tick Free MV is working to reduce tick-borne illness on Martha’s Vineyard through deer management, public education, and ecological restoration. The piece highlights growing concerns around Lyme disease and alpha-gal syndrome while sharing prevention tips and community-based solutions to improve public health and restore environmental balance.
Martha's Vineyard Magazine: An Island Epidemic
The Martha’s Vineyard Magazine article “An Island Epidemic” describes the rise of lone star ticks on Martha’s Vineyard and the growing number of alpha-gal syndrome cases linked to tick bites. It highlights how this tick-borne red meat allergy is increasingly affecting residents and reshaping awareness of tick-borne disease on the Island.
The Scientist: The Alpha-Gal Syndrome Story: How Researchers Traced a Red-Meat Allergy to Ticks
Learn the story of how alpha-gal syndrome was discovered and how an allergy epidemic evolved on Martha's Vineyard.
Patch: ER Visits For Tick Bites At Highest Level In A Decade: What To Know In MA
Emergency room visits for tick bites in Massachusetts have reached their highest level in nearly a decade, reflecting a broader regional increase. The article highlights the growing risk of tick exposure and emphasizes prevention measures such as repellents, protective clothing, and tick checks after outdoor activity.
Blue Dot: Restoring Balance, Tick Free MV Gets to Work
Bluedot Living highlights efforts on Martha’s Vineyard focused on reducing tick populations and limiting human exposure through coordinated, community-based action. The piece describes local initiatives that emphasize habitat management, public education, and practical prevention strategies to help create a more “tick-free” environment across the Island.
Consumer Reports: Why Tick Threats Are Rising—and How to Stay Safe
Tick-borne diseases are rising in the U.S. as tick populations expand and remain active for longer seasons, increasing the risk of illnesses like Lyme disease. Consumer Reports emphasizes prevention through repellents, protective clothing, and regular tick checks after time outdoors.
The New York Times: Wirecutter review of Insect Shield
The New York Times Wirecutter review finds that Insect Shield’s permethrin-based clothing treatment works largely as advertised, providing effective protection against ticks and insects. It also concludes that the service offers good value for the cost, particularly for people who spend significant time outdoors.
The Vineyard Current Show with Tick Free MV
An conversation with Virginia Barbatti of Tick Free MV on MVY Radio