Vineyard Gazette: Scientists Look to Chappy in Fight Against Ticks

"Scientists Look to Chappy in Fight Against Ticks" — Vineyard Gazette, July 2026

Researchers from the New England Center of Excellence in Vector-borne Diseases are partnering with the Chappaquiddick community to test oral and topical tick-killing medications on deer — a targeted approach that could offer a scalable model for communities across the country. With UMass trials planned for fall and a potential Chappy deployment in spring 2027, the project is part of the broader Project Artemis initiative and builds on strong community buy-in from residents already conducting their own tick surveys.

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