Tick Testers: UNK researchers study tiny pest that can cause big problems

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Tick Testers: UNK researchers study tiny pest that can cause big problems

Tick Testers: UNK researchers study tiny pest that can cause big problems

UNK biology professor Julie Shaffer, left, conducts tick research in her lab with undergraduate students Noah Shackelford and Avery Mitchell. ERIKA PRITCHARD, UNK COMMUNICATIONS | CLAY COUNTY NEWS

KEARNEY – As the weather warms, more Nebraskans head outdoors to enjoy activities such as fishing, hiking and camping.But they’re not alone. There’s another creature that’s most active during the spring and summer months.Nebraska is home to a growing number of tick species. When these arachnids cross paths with humans,

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