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What to know as ticks spread to new regions and bring new threats

PBS NewsHour July 06, 2026 1 views
What to know as ticks spread to new regions and bring new threats

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William Brangham
William Brangham
Solveig Rennan
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Karina Cuevas
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It’s summertime, and ticks are out in full force. While in certain parts of the country, ticks have long been an issue, they’re now spreading to new regions and bringing new threats. William Brangham discussed the blood-sucking terrors with Holly Gaff, a mathematical ecologist who studies ticks at Old Dominion University.
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William Brangham is an award-winning correspondent, producer, and substitute anchor for the PBS News Hour. He also serves as the host of Horizons from PBS News.
Solveig Rennan is a producer of national affairs for PBS News Hour and Horizons.
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