Social Time: 9:30 am

Business Meeting: 10 am

Program: 11 am

Emily Zobel: Tick Talk – What You Need To Know About Ticks In The Delmarva Region 

Is the tick population in Delmarva on the rise or does it just feel that way? Lyme Disease has been on our minds for years, but in more recent years we have been hearing about additional tick borne illnesses and severe allergies that are affecting our residents. Emily Zobel of the University of Maryland Extension in Dorchester County gives an overview of tick biology, species found in Maryland, the multi-year life cycle of ticks, tick food sources, and ways to reduce the risk of tick bites in the garden. Can you spot all the tick varieties?