S2E5 - Why Ticks Are Showing Up in More Places

Ticks are a growing public health concern across Vermont and the Northeast, but many don’t understand how they live, spread and transmit disease. 

Natalie Kwit, Vermont Public Health Veterinarian, and Patti Casey, Vermont Agency of Agriculture Environmental Surveillance Program Director, explain the fascinating and often misunderstood world of ticks. From their unique life cycle and feeding behavior to the role wildlife plays in spreading tick-borne pathogens, this conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at the tiny arachnids that are reshaping public health across the region. 

You’ll learn how ticks move through the environment, why some s...