Invasive plants increase the risk of tick-borne disease in suburbs

(PhysOrg.com) -- “You don't have to go out into the woods anymore,” says tick expert Brian F. Allan, PhD, who just completed a postdoctoral appointment at Washington University in St. Louis. “The deer are bringing tick-borne disease to us.” So, it stands to reason that anything deer like, might increase the risk of tick-borne disease for people.

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