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gardens2 months ago•80 min saved

A Natural Tick Solution: Attract Owls with an Amazon Nest Box

A Homes & Gardens sponsored piece argues that installing an Amazon owl nest box can help reduce yard tick populations by attracting owls that prey on rodents (tick hosts). The cedar nest box is sized for small-to-medium owls (about 9–11 inches), features a slanted roof and ventilation for weather and airflow, and comes with hardware for easy mounting. It’s currently discounted around $23.99, with reviewers praising its quality, though some note minor pre-drilled hole discrepancies. Used alongside mowing and other tick-prevention measures, the box is pitched as an easy, lasting way to support local wildlife and curb ticks in gardens.

via Homes and Gardens|

#gardens #owl-nest-box #pest-control

health3 years ago•4 min saved

"Breakthrough Vaccine Targets Lyme Disease-Carrying Ticks"

Scientists have developed a vaccine against ticks that transmit Lyme disease, targeting the microbiota of the tick rather than the bacteria that causes the disease. The vaccine uses a harmless bacteria to stimulate the production of antibodies that interact with the tick's microbiota, preventing colonization by the Lyme disease-causing bacteria. The vaccine has shown promising results in mice, protecting ticks from colonization but not preventing disease symptoms in the mice. The researchers hope that this vaccine could be a game-changer in combating Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections, as well as potentially being used to target diseases transmitted by other vectors like mosquitoes.

via Newsweek|

#health #lyme-disease #microbiota