Dill talks with media about spike in Maine dog tick numbers
Griffin Dill, University of Maine Cooperative Extension tick lab manager, noted that the reports of dog ticks in Maine so far this spring have skyrocketed in a Bangor Daily News story. Dill noted that dog ticks do not carry Lyme disease but can cause discomfort, especially for pets. He recommends avoiding areas where ticks might be, using repellents and performing tick checks following outdoor activity. WABI (Channel 5) and the Portland Press Herald also interviewed Dill about tick precautions. Yahoo! News shared the Press Herald article. WGME (Channel 13 in Portland) and The Piscataquis Observer shared the BDN story. Centralmaine.com shared the Press Herald story.