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A collection of local and national news on ticks, tick-borne illnesses and Tick Free MV
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The Vineyard Gazette: Taking Aim at the Island’s Tick Problem
Key actions being pursued include:
Encouraging more deer hunting, including financial incentives for donated venison
Exploring expanded use of deer damage permits
Conducting thermal drone surveys to better track deer populations
Developing a broader, multi-year plan that may also target other hosts like mice
However, the article emphasizes that there is no single solution, reducing ticks will require a combination of approaches, community support, and long-term effort
MV Times: Stepping up an offensive on ticks
A Martha’s Vineyard Times article discusses growing concerns about ticks and tick-borne illnesses on the Island, along with local efforts to improve prevention, education, and public awareness.
The New York Times: What to Know About Alpha-Gal Syndrome, a Meat Allergy Linked to Ticks
What to know about alpha-gal syndrome and what to do if you have it:
The Vineyard Gazette: New Initiative Aims to Reduce Island Tick Population
A new nonprofit is trying to tackle tick-borne diseases and allergies in an Islandwide effort, covered by the Vineyard Gazette 12/4/25
MV Times: A New Nonprofit to Combat Tick Crisis
Tick Free Mv launched on Thursday and plans to help with tick reduction and mitigate the deer population.