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MV Times: Stepping up an offensive on ticks

An article in The Martha’s Vineyard Times examines the growing public health crisis caused by ticks and tick-borne illnesses on Martha’s Vineyard. It highlights the rise of alpha-gal syndrome and other diseases, local efforts to reduce the deer population, and the launch of the nonprofit Tick Free MV, which aims to support prevention, education, and long-term solutions to the Island’s tick problem.

Read the article Here.