In this edition of Know Ohio, Megan Acker takes us to Zanesville to collect ticks.
As the warmer weather increases the risk of tick bites across Ohio, a statewide program is helping schools track growing tick populations and the diseases they carry.
The Appalachian Ohio Tick Project trains teachers and students to collect and test ticks, providing hands-on science education while contributing valuable data to the centers for disease control.
Co-founder Kip Brady says the program not only advances research, but also empowers students to educate their communities on preventing tick-borne illnesses.
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