| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | April 29, 2026, 1:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | April 29, 2026, 1:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/are-farmers-actually-finding-boxes-of-ticks-in-the-midwest-the-viral-social-media-claim-explained/3929662/ |
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A rise in lyme disease-positive ticks and an increase in emergency room visits
due to bites this spring has sparked plenty of concerns -- and theories -- about
why such increases are happening.
While scientists argue climate change and other related factors are behind the
spike, unsubstantiated soc...