Bob Emmons - Tick Talk Part 2 - a podcast by Skidompha Librarys Owl Radio

Skidompha's expert on insects and gardening provides essential information on the deer tick, which is responsible for Lyme disease.

This is Part 2 of this two-part podcast. This session covers how to avoid and prevent deer ticks, including an in-depth discussion on chemical components of Deet and other repellants, where to obtain them, their hazards to pets/wildlife, as well as many other useful resources.

Part 1 is an introduction to the deer tick's life history, habits, and behavior.

A YouTube video of a similar, more expansive presentation by Dr. Emmons is available at www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmrrP62ItYM

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