Five occupations that can raise your risk of tick-borne infections, including Lyme disease
Throughout much of the northern hemisphere, climate change is fueling an invasion of ticks, putting hundreds of millions of people…
Why so many Lyme disease patients slip through the cracks in our health-care system — and how we can prevent it
Physicians need to do more follow-up with early Lyme disease patients to determine if they require more treatment, because more…
69. Exploring new research in Lyme prevention with Dr. Nicoletta Faraone
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Nicoletta Faraone, a chemical ecologist and natural product chemist Dr. Faraone is an…
Helping kids stay safe in the outdoors, and at camp
May is Lyme Awareness Month and a time when summer camps are getting ready for their guests. This year, CanLyme…
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The U.S. is improving its tick surveillance programs. But they still paint an incomplete picture as Lyme cases mount
American surveillance programs designed to track the spread of ticks that cause Lyme and other illnesses are making headway, but…
Manitoba Lyme cases far higher than official count, study finds
The true number of Lyme disease cases in Manitoba is likely at least five-and-a-half times higher than the official figure,…
Exploring how environmental factors might relate to the presence of pathogen-carrying ticks
A new paper published in PeerJ explores the location of pathogen-carrying ticks. It also highlights the significance of big data…
Permethrin: An underused tool for prevention of tick-borne infection
Permethrin treated clothing is often recommended as an evidence-based means of preventing tick bites. Unfortunately, in Canada, there are limited…
Machine learning algorithms help predict tick-borne pathogen risk across Europe
A new study published in Annals of Medicine explores the potential for machine learning algorithms to predict the risk of…
Researchers study ticks in Ottawa where residential zones border woodland areas
Canadian researchers compared the prevalence and infection rate of ticks in residential, woodland and residential/woodland border zones in Ottawa.1 They…
Summer camp leaders, outdoor educators, teachers, and parents
Summertime means exploring in the outdoors. Being tick aware is an important first step, but bites can still happen. Safe…
63. Getting to know ILADS with Sarah Quillen
In this podcast we speak with Sarah Quillen, executive director of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society, and ILADS…
Canadian researchers discover tick repelling chemicals secreted by ants
Researchers from Simon Fraser University have discovered a combination of chemicals secreted by ants that were found to repel ticks….
Are you planning to travel?
Ticks can be found around the globe and have different habits, habitats and carry different pathogens depending on where you’re…
Protocoles de prévention des maladies transmises par les tiques en milieu de travail
Jordan Tesluk est le défenseur de la sécurité forestière pour la sylviculture et la foresterie-conseil en Colombie-Britannique, et effectue des…
French subtitled screening of The Quiet Epidemic now available worldwide
Thank you to everyone who helped promote awareness of The Quiet Epidemic global impact campaign by sharing CanLyme’s event on…
Sarah Cormode joins host David Webb on Explore Magazine’s Live the Adventure Podcast
Sarah Cormode, host of the Looking at Lyme podcast, speaks to outdoor enthusiasts across the country in this Explore podcast…
CanLyme Tick Removal Kit bulk order pricing
Are your employees at risk of a tick encounter in their workplace? There are several ways to reduce the risk…
Global News: “How to prevent run-ins with ticks” with CanLyme president Janet Sperling
It can be easy to let your guard down in the wilderness as the summer wraps up, but tick season…
Industry pricing for tick testing
Both employers and employees can take important steps to raise awareness and reduce the risk of tick bites and tick-borne…
Explore the Geneticks interactive tick testing map
Learn more about where ticks are in Canada by exploring this interactive tick testing & statistics map. Geneticks created the…
Get ready for summer with this free Educators’ Resource
Get ready for summer camps & outdoor adventure with the CanLyme Educators’ Resource! Whether you are new to outdoor education…
Survey for our Looking at Lyme listeners
Looking at Lyme is an educational podcast, designed to increase awareness and empower listeners with expert knowledge. We have a…
Industry pricing for tick testing with Geneticks
A growing concern for industries and employees across the country is the risk of a tick encounter in the workplace….
