Source: WRAL, 7/12/21


Summer in North Carolina is prime time for tick trouble. The little bugs are a serious threat because of the many diseases they can carry. 5 On Your Side’s Monica Laliberte found some bites can even create an allergy to meat. “The number of tick-borne diseases, such as Lyme and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, have been on the rise in recent years. So it’s really important to take the proper precautions,” said Catherine Roberts, with Consumer Reports.

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