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Mice, Not Deer, Drive Lyme Spread | Boise News
Lyme disease’s real culprits may not be deer after all—new 30-year forest research reveals white-footed mice are the key drivers of tick populations, with acorn harvests fueling a two-year cycle. While other animals feed ticks, they’re less likely to spread Lyme. Ticks survive extreme weather by hiding underground, and a new tick species is expanding northward, bringing rare red meat allergies. This evolving ecosystem threat demands smarter tracking and public awareness. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai…
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