{"id":20051,"date":"2021-03-24T10:10:02","date_gmt":"2021-03-24T14:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/?page_id=20051"},"modified":"2021-11-16T12:49:55","modified_gmt":"2021-11-16T17:49:55","slug":"webinars-podcasts-interviews","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/resources\/webinars-podcasts-interviews\/","title":{"rendered":"Webinars, Podcasts, &amp; Interviews"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"display-posts-listing\"><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spreaker.com\/episode\/making-a-difference-reimagining-tick-education-with-dr-thomas-mather-a-k-a-the-tickguy--58257399\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/in-the-tall-grass-podcast-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/in-the-tall-grass-podcast-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/in-the-tall-grass-podcast-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/in-the-tall-grass-podcast-364x364.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/in-the-tall-grass-podcast.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spreaker.com\/episode\/making-a-difference-reimagining-tick-education-with-dr-thomas-mather-a-k-a-the-tickguy--58257399\">In the Tall Grass Podcast &#8211; Making a Difference: Reimagining Tick Education with Dr. Thomas Mather, a.k.a. &#8220;The TickGuy&#8221;<\/a> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">January 11, 2024 - If you\u2019ve heard about alpha-gal syndrome on the national news, you\u2019ve probably seen \u201cThe TickGuy,\u201d Dr. Thomas Mather, director of The University of Rhode Island\u2019s Center for Vector-Borne Disease and its TickEncounter Resource Center. In this episode, Dr. Mather shares all about ticks, how to prevent tick bites, and what to do should you find a tick on you. He provides a wealth of resources you won\u2019t want to miss, so tune in now!<\/span><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/6ranchpodcast.buzzsprout.com\/1040695\/episodes\/16908429-the-tick-episode-with-dr-thomas-mather?t=0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/James-Nash-Podcast-S6-logo-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/James-Nash-Podcast-S6-logo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/James-Nash-Podcast-S6-logo-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/James-Nash-Podcast-S6-logo-364x364.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/James-Nash-Podcast-S6-logo-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/James-Nash-Podcast-S6-logo.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/6ranchpodcast.buzzsprout.com\/1040695\/episodes\/16908429-the-tick-episode-with-dr-thomas-mather?t=0\">6 Ranch Podcast &#8211; The Tick Episode, with Dr Thomas Mather<\/a> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">April 3, 2025 - Ticks. Nobody likes them. They carry and spread diseases to people, wildlife and pets. This spread is made worse by misinformation about tick ecology and behavior. In this episode, Dr Thomas Mather, one of the nation\u2019s foremost experts on ticks dispels myths and helps people learn what they need to do to prevent getting bitten and infected.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/huntinland.libsyn.com\/picking-the-best-tick-repellents-in-2022-with-dr-thomas-mather\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"79\" height=\"78\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/Huntin-Land_NEW-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/huntinland.libsyn.com\/picking-the-best-tick-repellents-in-2022-with-dr-thomas-mather\">Huntin&#8217; Lands (podcast) &#8211; Picking the Best Tick Repellents in 2022<\/a> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">June 21, 2022 - Hunters, outdoorsman, and their families spend a lot of time in the woods in the warm months, so we spend time with ticks, and some of those ticks carry horrible crippling diseases. On this episode, Joe and Butch talk with renowned tick expert Dr. Thomas Mather about the tick-borne illnesses, tick-avoiding practices ...<\/span><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insectshield.com\/blogs\/blog\/preventing-tick-bites-and-lyme-disease\/?ref=tickencounter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/insect-shield-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/insect-shield-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/insect-shield.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insectshield.com\/blogs\/blog\/preventing-tick-bites-and-lyme-disease\/?ref=tickencounter\">Insect Shield (blog post) &#8211; Preventing Tick Bites and Avoiding Lyme Disease<\/a> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">August 4, 2021 Disease Prevention Experts &amp; Partners - An interview with Tick Expert, Dr. Thomas Mather talking about the threat of ticks, resources on his website, and his latest initiative called \u201cBe Ready For Ticks!\u201d<\/span><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenakedscientists.com\/podcasts\/naked-scientists-podcast\/lyme-disease-ticks-trends-and-treatment\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/Naked-Scientist-Podcast-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"The Naked Scientists logo\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenakedscientists.com\/podcasts\/naked-scientists-podcast\/lyme-disease-ticks-trends-and-treatment\">The Naked Scientists (podcast) &#8211; Lyme Disease: Ticks, Trends, and Treatment<\/a> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">July 6, 2021, Presented by Chris Smith and Eva Higginbotham With Lyme disease on the rise we&#8217;re exploring the science behind this complex condition&#8230;<\/span><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/18-the-truth-about-ticks-with-dr-thomas-mather\/id1561088970?i=1000523629852\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/happy-outdoor-families-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Happy OUtdoor families logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/happy-outdoor-families-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/happy-outdoor-families.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/18-the-truth-about-ticks-with-dr-thomas-mather\/id1561088970?i=1000523629852\">Happy Outdoor Families (podcast) &#8211; The Truth About Ticks<\/a> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">May 31, 2021, Hosted by: Emily Isenbarger In this episode, Dr. Thomas Mather teaches us what we need to know about ticks. Packed full of information, this interview will help you be better prepared should you encounter ticks while spending time outside. From learning about which ticks live in your area, to prevention, to how to remove a tick and what NOT to do, Dr. Mather covers it all. Encountering ticks outside may not be fun to think about but this information is so important, and I hope helpful for you!<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">URI Cooperative Extension: Learn from Home about ticks with Dr. Thomas Mather<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"oembed oembed-youtube-com\" style=\"\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9Gjl8St0IcY\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ticks: Your Backyard and Your Health\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9Gjl8St0IcY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you think tick season was almost over? Better think again! Join us to learn about what you need to know to stay safe from tick borne diseases this fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">All Bugs Good and Bad Webinar Series: Get TickSmart: 10 Things to Know, 5 Things to Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/webinar_april4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20571\" width=\"480\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/webinar_april4.jpg 600w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/webinar_april4-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/webinar_april4-364x182.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/webinar_april4-500x250.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>If you missed this excellent webinar, presented by Dr. Thomas Mather, you can view it at your convenience by clicking on the watch recording link on this page:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.extension.org\/events\/1381\" target=\"_blanK\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/learn.extension.org\/events\/1381<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With more ticks in more places than ever before, there&#8217;s never been a more appropriate time to raise your tick literacy. TickEncounter rates aren&#8217;t creeping up&#8230; they&#8217;re soaring. The Get TickSmart campaign hopes to fast-track your access to knowledge and resources that empower you to be&nbsp;<strong>proactive<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>protected<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dutchess County, NY Tick Task Force Education Webinar.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/Dutchess_TickSpotters-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20574\" width=\"462\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/Dutchess_TickSpotters-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/Dutchess_TickSpotters-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/Dutchess_TickSpotters-1-364x182.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/Dutchess_TickSpotters-1-500x250.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 462px) 100vw, 462px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tom Mather, aka the &#8220;Tick Guy&#8221;, presented an update on our TickSpotters program and tick-bite prevention tips.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/A63POG-X5dg?t=1h2m55s\">Go directly to YouTube video featuring the &#8220;TickGuy&#8221; presentation (1 hr, 2m, 55s)<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This event allowed residents from the Hudson Valley to develop a broader understanding of all aspects of tick-borne diseases. The webinar included many different guest speakers and the full presentation is available:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.co.dutchess.ny.us\/CountyGov\/Departments\/Legislature\/19425.htm\" target=\"_blanK\">http:\/\/www.co.dutchess.ny.us\/CountyGov\/Departments\/Legislature\/19425.htm<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Morning Brew Show has &#8220;The Tick Guy&#8221; on to promote TickSmart prevention techniques<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/MorningBrew-copy-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20586\" width=\"393\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/MorningBrew-copy-1.jpg 512w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/MorningBrew-copy-1-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/MorningBrew-copy-1-364x272.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/MorningBrew-copy-1-500x374.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Here to share some expert advice on how to prevent the tick-borne disease is Director of University of Rhode Island&#8217;s Center for Vector Borne, Dr. Mather, also known as &#8216;The Tick Guy.'&#8221;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mychamplainvalley.com\/news\/morning-show\/preventing-lyme-disease-advice-from-an-expert\/717021601\">Watch the interview on www.mychamplainvalley.com<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Are tick&nbsp;<em>populations<\/em>&nbsp;and tick-borne&nbsp;<em>disease<\/em>&nbsp;related to&nbsp;<em>climate<\/em>&nbsp;change?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/ecori-1024x600.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20598\" width=\"319\" height=\"187\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ecoRI interviews The TickGuy: &#8220;University of Rhode Island professor and director of the Center for Vector-Borne Disease Tom Mather says we&#8217;re seeing more ticks in more places. But is the increase in tick populations and tick-borne disease related to climate change?&#8221;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tickencounter.org\/resources\/tick_populations_climate_change_ecori\">Watch the interview now<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>No One Wants A&nbsp;<em>Golfing<\/em>&nbsp;TickEncounter!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/golf_course_interview_resources.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20610\" width=\"639\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/golf_course_interview_resources.jpg 848w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/golf_course_interview_resources-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/golf_course_interview_resources-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/golf_course_interview_resources-364x204.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/golf_course_interview_resources-500x281.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 100vw, 639px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Golfers trying to squeeze in those last few games before winter should be aware of adult stage deer ticks from October into December! TickEncounter recently caught up with James Cohen at the clubhouse for a quick interview about how ticks have impacted his family and influenced their tick-bite prevention practices.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tickencounter.org\/resources\/golf_course_interview\">Watch the interview now<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A&nbsp;<em>Curious<\/em>&nbsp;Larval TickEncounter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/ACuriousLarvalTickEncounter_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20619\" width=\"532\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/ACuriousLarvalTickEncounter_01.jpg 848w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/ACuriousLarvalTickEncounter_01-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/ACuriousLarvalTickEncounter_01-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/ACuriousLarvalTickEncounter_01-364x204.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/tickencounter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/ACuriousLarvalTickEncounter_01-500x281.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">August means nearly microscopic-small larvae are everywhere! TickEncounter recently sat down with Carol Montie and her family to hear her larval TickEncounter story.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tickencounter.org\/resources\/a_curious_larval_tickencounter\">Watch the interview now<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Interview: Radio Boston with Dr. Thomas Mather<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-soundcloud wp-block-embed-soundcloud wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"oembed oembed-soundcloud-com\" style=\"\" data-url=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/tickencounter\/radio-boston-interview-mather\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Radio Boston Interview With Dr. Thomas Mather by TickEncounter\" width=\"1000\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F51548277&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxwidth=1000&#038;maxheight=1000&#038;dnt=1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Meghna Chakrabarti of Radio Boston interviews Dr. Thomas Mather about Lyme disease, the role of deer and mice in tick-borne disease, tick habitat, and life cycle, and finally TickSmart prevention strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lyme Disease Panel Discussion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In conjunction with WBUR special Lyme disease series, WBUR hosted an expert panel to discuss prevention, coping with the disease, and changing our thinking and behavior as tick-borne diseases become more prevalent. Re-watch the discussion here:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.wbur.org\/2012\/06\/28\/lyme-disease-panel\">http:\/\/www.wbur.org\/2012\/06\/28\/lyme-disease-panel<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Panel includes:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/tickencounter.org\/about\/our_team\">Dr. Thomas N. Mather<\/a>,<\/strong>&nbsp;a.k.a. the TickGuy, conducts<br>public education programs on tick-borne illnesses<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.malegislature.gov\/People\/Profile\/DPL1\">Rep. David Linsky<\/a>,<\/strong>&nbsp;sponsored the bill that created<br>a state commission on Lyme disease<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ilads.org\/media\/speakers\/bio_statlender.php\">Dr. Sheila Statlender<\/a>,<\/strong>&nbsp;a clinical psychologist and<br>advocate for Lyme disease patients<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Interview: TICK-BITE PROTECTION IN YOUR YARD<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Warm winter weather, the 2010 acorn crop, chipmunks and mice, the absence of acorns in 2011: these are environmental factors that have been all over the news, and are topics being discussed by tick and health experts as&nbsp;setting us up for what could be the worst year for deer ticks and Lyme disease on record.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1713\/Resources_Interview_Mouse.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20631\" width=\"226\" height=\"147\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TickEncounter [TERC]<\/strong>&nbsp;recently sat down with two of Rhode Island&#8217;s newest&nbsp;<strong>TickSmart<\/strong>\u2122 Certified deer tick control experts &#8211;&nbsp;<strong>Greg Carbone of the Bartlett Tree Experts<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Ames Kaiser of Ocean State Tick Control<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; to discuss their thoughts on&nbsp;tick-bite prevention for this tick season. <a href=\"https:\/\/tickencounter.org\/resources\/interview_worst_year_for_deer_ticks_2012\">Read Interview about tick-bite prevention this tick season<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>URI Cooperative Extension: Learn from Home about ticks with Dr. Thomas Mather Did you think tick season was almost over? Better think again! Join us to learn about what you need to know to stay safe from tick borne diseases this fall. 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