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Wyoming's Teton County Confirms Dangerous American Dog Tick

2/1/2025

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Teton County Weed & Pest in Wyoming has confirmed the presence of the American dog tick, a species known for its health risks, following a year of diligent surveillance. Discovered in Natrona, Campbell, and Sheridan counties, this tick poses threats like tularemia and human anaplasmosis. The initiative seeks to boost public health awareness and advance research efforts.

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Teton County Weed & Pest in Wyoming has confirmed the presence of the American dog tick, a species known for its health risks, following a year of diligent surveillance. Discovered in Natrona, Campbell, and Sheridan counties, this tick poses threats like tularemia and human anaplasmosis. The initiative seeks to boost public health awareness and advance research efforts.