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Pennsylvania (PA) is VERY Much Deer Infested,
Are all Deer Infested with Tics ?
Are All Tics Infested with LYME ???
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sparkle7
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Not all ticks have Lyme. In NJ, there was a study in 2003 (I think if I recall correctly) & it's about 35%. I think CT is higher since they have been endemic for a longer time.
If you do a search on Google, you may be able to find statistics for PA.
I don't know if all deer are infected. I think I read awhile back that they have immunities against Lyme. They are part of the vector, though.
I probably wouldn't eat wild venison & stay away from deer. They are everywhere here in NJ. I see them on people's lawns & in the local park.
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treepatrol
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It doesnt matter its not just deer its rabbits,skunks,birds etc all animals are tick targets.
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