Lyme Ecologist

A general overview of the complex changes that occurred in the last centuries given rise to the increasing tick population. With much more to this story and how we got here. It’s not nature driven. It’s humans. 100% humans that has created this unbalanced unhealthy mess.

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08.10.2025 17:36 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

The loss of the passenger pigeon changed the ecosystem and gave rise to the population of rodents, deer, and ticks.
Will creating a hybrid species that has the behavior of the passenger pigeon be a factor in reducing Lyme and associated diseases?

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09.09.2025 13:47 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

When I wrote my Lyme Disease testing bill in 2019 NOW these very tests I fought so hard to be used for Lyme testing are FDA approved and should become the standard tests. Ask for them! Educate your Dr that Igenex based labs are FDA approved. You deserve quality care!
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03.07.2025 18:52 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Homegrown Diversity and Infectious Diseases - Homegrown National Park How does biodiversity—or the lack of it—shape the spread of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses? Learn why planting native species can protect both ecosystems and human health.

Yes! The perfectly mowed lawn and the non native plants are NOT protecting us from ticks. So happy to see more awareness why biodiversity is the key to protecting against ticks and diseases.

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07.06.2025 14:08 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

This Tuesday, Lyme ecologist and patient advocate, Kathie Fife will discuss ticks and tick-borne diseases. Why are tick populations and rates of tick-borne diseases increasing every year?

03.05.2025 18:34 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

The Truth About the New Lyme Vaccine: What You Need to Know — Lyme Advise A Lyme vaccine is coming—but it won't prevent all tick-borne diseases. Learn what the vaccine covers, what it doesn’t, and why prevention still matters.

The vaccine should be seen for what it is: one tool—NOT a complete solution.

28.04.2025 02:11 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Ticks and Lyme Disease—A Dangerous Duo for Mental Health | Amen Clinics Amen Clinics Alarming new research shows that having Lyme disease increases the risk not only for mental health issues but also for suicide attempts, indicating that Lyme disease can have life-or-death consequence...

“Alarming research shows that having Lyme disease increases the risk not only for mental health issues but also for suicide attempts, indicating that Lyme disease can have life-or-death consequences.”
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25.04.2025 11:59 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

TickReport finds Powassan and Lyme disease pathogens in a black legged tick from Auburn NH

TickReport finds Lyme disease and tick borne relapsing fever and anaplasmosis pathogens in a black legged tick from Hopkinton NH

It’s not only Lyme disease that ticks are carrying. Anaplasmosis, Powassan virus, and tick borne relapsing fever were found in these two ticks in NH. Vigilance. Tick testing at TickReport.com

24.04.2025 13:28 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

UMass Amherst Tick Researchers Identify New Strain of Rickettsia Bacteria That Causes Spotted Fever Infections in Humans | UMass Amherst The discovery in Maine raises the possibility that rabbit ticks could be a vector for serious infections in humans.

… rabbit ticks don’t feed on people, there are ticks that feed on people that also feed on rabbits. They could move this bacteria zoonotically from rabbits into people. ie, a deer tick could feed on a rabbit and pick up this infection from the rabbit tick and potentially infect a person with that.

23.04.2025 17:40 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Lyme Disease Ecology and Patient Health Join us for a discussion about Lyme and associated diseases with Lyme disease specialist Dr. Lyn Durand MD, and Kathie Fife, Lyme Ecologist and patient advocate. Kathie will share...

Join us April 23 at the Hooksett Public Library NH for this free presentation. Bring a friend and your questions!

04.04.2025 23:40 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0