Our special guest on today’s Bonus Episode is Christian Boyer. Christian is a Tick Specialist with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

During the episode, Christian discusses the growing tick problem and explains why the cold winter did not significantly reduce tick populations. He also highlights that ticks can transmit many illnesses beyond Lyme disease and examines how warming trends have expanded the geographic range of ticks. In addition, Christian shares practical strategies for preventing tick bites and offers advice on how to better protect your yard and pets from ticks. If you want to gain a better understanding of this growing problem this podcast is for you.