Tick Diseases Topic Of Avon Program

Avon Free Public Library

AVON, CT — The weather is warming up and folks are going outdoors more and more.

And that means an increase in the likelihood of brushing up with ticks ... and the dreaded diseases they can bring to humans.

The Avon Free Public Library Wednesday is presenting a virtual event called "Lyme Disease and Other Tick-Associated Diseases."

It will take place on Wednesday, April 17, at 2 p.m.

"Tick-associated diseases, mainly Lyme disease, are increasing, new diseases are being discovered, and various tick species are expanding their geographic range posing an increasing risk to the public," wrote the library in an announcement.

Retired Connecticut entomologist Kirby Stafford will cover ticks, tick-borne disease incidences, and basic tick biology as well as review various environmental methods for tick-bite prevention and tick control.

Stafford, a medical-veterinary entomologist, is the former chief scientist of the Connecticut Department of Entomology and State Entomologist.

He retired in 2022, as an emeritus chief scientist after 35 years researching ticks, tick-borne diseases, and tick management strategies.

He continues to work on several projects and manuscripts part-time.

For more information, contact the Avon Free Library Adult Services Reference Desk at avonref@avonctlibrary.info or call 860-673-9712, ext. 7203.

To register and get log-in information for the program, click on this link.