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Tick Numbers Way Up Across New England

A big increase in acorns two years ago led to an increase in mice, which led to an increase in ticks, including the black-legged kind that carry Lyme disease. Higher humidity is also a factor.

A big increase in acorns two years ago led to an increase in mice, which led to an increase in ticks, including the black-legged kind that carry Lyme disease. Higher humidity is also a factor.…