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DOG TICKS GATHER on a post on a trail in Harpswell. While dog ticks don’t carry Lyme disease like their cousin, the deer tick, they are still unpleasant. According to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, most Maine counties saw an increase in Lyme disease between 2016 and 2017. “To prevent Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, the best protection is to avoid contact with ticks,” said Dr. Bruce Bates, director of the Maine CDC in a press release. “If you do find yourself working, playing, or relaxing in areas that may have ticks, wear light colored clothing and long sleeves, use an EPA-approved repellent and perform a daily tick check.” NATHAN STROUT / THE TIMES RECORD
DOG TICKS GATHER on a post on a trail in Harpswell. While dog ticks don’t carry Lyme disease like their cousin, the deer tick, they are still unpleasant. According to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, most Maine counties saw an increase in Lyme disease between 2016 and 2017. “To prevent Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, the best protection is to avoid contact with ticks,” said Dr. Bruce Bates, director of the Maine CDC in a press release. “If you do find yourself working, playing, or relaxing in areas that may have ticks, wear light colored clothing and long sleeves, use an EPA-approved repellent and perform a daily tick check.” NATHAN STROUT / THE TIMES RECORD

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