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Explore invertebrates — animals without a backbone, including spiders, crabs, jellyfish, worms, and mollusks, making up over 95% of all animal species on the planet.
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Ticks in Ohio are more than a seasonal nuisance — Lyme disease cases in Ohio have risen more than 700% from 2007 to 2018, according to data from the Ohio Department of Health and the CDC.
Texas is one of the most tick-active states in the country, and if you spend any time outdoors — hiking, hunting, gardening, or simply letting your dog roam the backyard — ticks are a real and present concern.
New Mexico may be known for its dry, sun-baked landscapes, but that arid reputation doesn’t make the state off-limits for ticks.
Virginia ranks among the states with the highest rates of tick bites in the country — and if you spend time outdoors here, that’s something you need to take seriously.
Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the nation, but when it comes to tick activity, it punches well above its weight.
New York is one of the most tick-active states in the country, and the season lasts far longer than most people expect.
Tick season in Oregon is more active than many residents expect — and it starts earlier in the year than most people realize.
New Jersey has more than 7,200 reported Lyme disease cases in a single year — and experts believe the actual number is significantly higher due to underreporting.
Vermont’s forests, meadows, and hiking trails are some of the most beautiful in New England — but they also put you in close contact with one of the state’s most persistent health concerns: ticks.
If you’ve spent any amount of time outdoors in Oklahoma — hiking, gardening, hunting, or even just mowing the lawn — chances are you’ve had a close encounter with a tick.
South Dakota’s wide-open prairies, dense forests, and river-laced wetlands make it one of the most rewarding states for outdoor activity — but those same landscapes come with a persistent seasonal risk.
North Carolina consistently ranks among the top states in the country for tick-borne illness — and if you spend any time outdoors here, that statistic matters to you personally.
Ticks are one of those outdoor hazards that are easy to overlook until you find one crawling up your leg — or already attached to your skin.
Utah’s mountains, canyons, and sagebrush flats draw millions of hikers, campers, and trail runners every year — but they’re also home to ticks that become active the moment snowmelt arrives.
South Carolina’s warm climate and lush outdoor landscapes make it a wonderful place to hike, hunt, and explore — but they also create ideal conditions for one of the state’s most persistent health concerns: ticks.
New Hampshire is one of the most tick-dense states in the country — and if you spend any time outdoors in the Granite State, that’s something worth taking seriously.
Ticks are a real and growing concern for anyone who spends time outdoors in Nebraska — whether you’re hiking a trail, letting the dog run in tall grass, or simply working in your backyard.
Louisiana’s warm, humid climate doesn’t just attract outdoor enthusiasts — it also creates ideal conditions for ticks to thrive in nearly every corner of the state.
Missouri is one of the most tick-active states in the country — and if you spend any time outdoors here, that’s something worth taking seriously.
Tick season in Michigan is arriving earlier and lasting longer than it used to.
