The Vector-borne Disease Lab is dedicated to the control of emerging tick & mosquito-borne diseases and translating our findings to the general public.
We seek to:
Note: The Vector-borne Disease Laboratory conducts research on clinical and environmental aspects of tick transmitted infections. The lab is not a clinical practice site and does not provide individual medical advice or see patients.
Resources
Submit My Tick for ID
Submit Your Tick for Identification
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension can identify your tick
Submit My Tick for IDIn the News
Tips to Avoid Ticks During ‘Lyme Disease Awarenewss Month’
Channel WGME-13
New Research Shows Increase in Ticks in Midcoast Maine
Channel WGME-13
Deer Tagging Stations Offer Unique View of Ticks
Maine Public Radio
Population of Ticks in Maine
Channel WCSH-6
Efficacy of Natural Tick Repellants
Channel WCSH-6
Plotting the End of Lyme Disease
Tufts Now Magazine
Anaplasmosis in Maine
Center for Disease Control & Prevention Podcast
New Tick-Borne Illness In Maine Causes Allergic Reaction to Red Meat
Maine Public Radio
Hot off the presses: Journal of Maine Medical Center – Focus on Tick-borne Diseases
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Don’t miss this publication of the late Dr. Peter Rand’s memoir, Of Ticks and Islands.
Of Ticks and Islands is currently available in paperback and eBook via Amazon. Proceeds from sales will benefit the Vector-borne disease laboratory.