Another ghost moose, this one a calf. Not sure what happened to Mom? For more pics of this one, check out @moose_of_northern_bc later in the week. #moose #wintertick #climatechange #seethegoodineverything #unbc #standtall #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #conservation #concern #browse #brightside #warm #ticks #snow #mother #bull #dermatology #hungry #stretch #family #weird #wolves #campuslife #ckpgsnapshot #calf #alopecia #skinny #toughtimes
Catching up with mom on a rainy evening. 🫎 #torileejacksonphotography #wildlifephotography #maine #moose #bullmoose #moosecalf #wintertick
This little bull calf made it! 😍 🫎 #torileejacksonphotography #wildlifephotography #maine #moose #bullmoose #moosecalf #wintertick
You are in your UNBC office on a Saturday working on a moose behaviour paper in collaboration with your student @candyce.jpg and you step out of your office only to observe moose behaviours on campus...you manifest what you think about! Think positive thoughts. #moose #wintertick #climatechange #seethegoodineverything #unbc #standtall #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #conservation #concern #browse #brightside #warm #ticks #snow #mother #bull #dermatology #hungry #stretch #family #weird #wolves #campuslife #ckpgsnapshot
I watched this young moose as he crawled on his knees grazing. He’s working smarter not harder 😊 #mooseofinstagram #moose #canadianmoose #naturephotography #albertamoose #wildlifephotography #alces #sharecangeo #bbcearthcapture #moosetick #wintertick #cwfwildlifewonders
Twin moose calves chasing after their momma. #mooseofinstagram #moosecalves #albertamoose #wintertick #moosetick #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #sharecangeo
This seems to capture the look of the average moose around Prince George this year. #moose #wintertick #climatechange #seethegoodineverything #mentalhealth #notyourdepartment #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #conservation #concern #climateanxiety #brightside #warm #ticks #snow #mother #motherandson #baby #teenage #kids #family #weird #wolves #predator #ckpgsnapshot
Moose (Alces alces) cow. This girl appears to have been mildly infested with Winter Tick (Dermacentor albipictus), based on the extent of alopecia (hair loss) on her shoulders. These ticks are incredibly irritating to their host's skin, leading to the host excessively scraping or grooming to relieve the itch. Infestations can be incredibly severe, especially in harsh winters. The loss of their winter coat can lead to moose dying from environmental exposure. Though they mainly infect moose, winter ticks have been reported on other ungulate species such as Elk or White-tailed Deer. Lucky for this cow, she appeared to have a mild case and otherwise appeared in good condition. . . . #moose #wintertick #kawarthalakes #wildlife #wildlifephotography #moosecow #wildlifepathology #parisitology #canadianwildlife #ontariowildlife #ontario #mammals
When Ontario’s moose are already undergoing a steep decline, the addition of winter ticks poses another problem. Click the link in our bio to read more. #Hunting #Fishing #Outdoors #News #Moose #MooseHunt #MooseHunting #OntarioMoose #Ticks #WinterTick #WinterTicks #BlackLeggedTick #DogTick #TickBorneIllness #TickNews #TickDiseases #MooseTick #HuntingTips #WinterHunting #OntarioNews #TorontoNews
❄️ Did you know there is a kind of tick called the winer tick? The winter tick is widely distributed across the northern tier of states from Maine to Oregon and in Western states as far South as Texas. It is abundantly found in wooded areas and shrubs of mountainous areas. 🗓 This tick is unique because it is a one-host tick, meaning it only feeds on a single host during its life cycle of larvae, nymph, and adult stages. Larvae are questing for hosts to feed on from October through March, with activity peaking from December through January (now)! 🫎 Winter ticks have the biggest impact on Moose, which explains the its nickname, the "Moose Tick". Numerous published studies show that deer are effective at removing winter ticks from their bodies by doing so early, while moose are not. 🧦 It is important to note that winter ticks will bite domestic animals (mostly horses and cattle) and humans if given the chance. Protect yourself from being bitten by winter ticks by tucking pant legs into socks or boots to make your skin harder to reach. #WinterTick #HelloJanuary #NewYear #TickSafety
❄️ Did you know there is a kind of tick called the winer tick? The winter tick is widely distributed across the northern tier of states from Maine to Oregon and in Western states as far South as Texas. It is abundantly found in wooded areas and shrubs of mountainous areas. 🗓 This tick is unique because it is a one-host tick, meaning it only feeds on a single host during its life cycle of larvae, nymph, and adult stages. Larvae are questing for hosts to feed on from October through March, with activity peaking from December through January (now)! 🫎 Winter ticks have the biggest impact on Moose, which explains the its nickname, the "Moose Tick". Numerous published studies show that deer are effective at removing winter ticks from their bodies by doing so early, while moose are not. 🧦 It is important to note that winter ticks will bite domestic animals (mostly horses and cattle) and humans if given the chance. Protect yourself from being bitten by winter ticks by tucking pant legs into socks or boots to make your skin harder to reach. #WinterTick #HelloJanuary #NewYear #TickSafety
❄️ Did you know there is a kind of tick called the winer tick? The winter tick is widely distributed across the northern tier of states from Maine to Oregon and in Western states as far South as Texas. It is abundantly found in wooded areas and shrubs of mountainous areas. 🗓 This tick is unique because it is a one-host tick, meaning it only feeds on a single host during its life cycle of larvae, nymph, and adult stages. Larvae are questing for hosts to feed on from October through March, with activity peaking from December through January (now)! 🫎 Winter ticks have the biggest impact on Moose, which explains the its nickname, the "Moose Tick". Numerous published studies show that deer are effective at removing winter ticks from their bodies by doing so early, while moose are not. 🧦 It is important to note that winter ticks will bite domestic animals (mostly horses and cattle) and humans if given the chance. Protect yourself from being bitten by winter ticks by tucking pant legs into socks or boots to make your skin harder to reach. #WinterTick #HelloJanuary #NewYear #TickSafety
❄️ Did you know there is a kind of tick called the winer tick? The winter tick is widely distributed across the northern tier of states from Maine to Oregon and in Western states as far South as Texas. It is abundantly found in wooded areas and shrubs of mountainous areas. 🗓 This tick is unique because it is a one-host tick, meaning it only feeds on a single host during its life cycle of larvae, nymph, and adult stages. Larvae are questing for hosts to feed on from October through March, with activity peaking from December through January (now)! 🫎 Winter ticks have the biggest impact on Moose, which explains the its nickname, the "Moose Tick". Numerous published studies show that deer are effective at removing winter ticks from their bodies by doing so early, while moose are not. 🧦 It is important to note that winter ticks will bite domestic animals (mostly horses and cattle) and humans if given the chance. Protect yourself from being bitten by winter ticks by tucking pant legs into socks or boots to make your skin harder to reach. #WinterTick #HelloJanuary #NewYear #TickSafety
❄️ Did you know there is a kind of tick called the winer tick? The winter tick is widely distributed across the northern tier of states from Maine to Oregon and in Western states as far South as Texas. It is abundantly found in wooded areas and shrubs of mountainous areas. 🗓 This tick is unique because it is a one-host tick, meaning it only feeds on a single host during its life cycle of larvae, nymph, and adult stages. Larvae are questing for hosts to feed on from October through March, with activity peaking from December through January (now)! 🫎 Winter ticks have the biggest impact on Moose, which explains the its nickname, the "Moose Tick". Numerous published studies show that deer are effective at removing winter ticks from their bodies by doing so early, while moose are not. 🧦 It is important to note that winter ticks will bite domestic animals (mostly horses and cattle) and humans if given the chance. Protect yourself from being bitten by winter ticks by tucking pant legs into socks or boots to make your skin harder to reach. #WinterTick #HelloJanuary #NewYear #TickSafety
❄️ Did you know there is a kind of tick called the winer tick? The winter tick is widely distributed across the northern tier of states from Maine to Oregon and in Western states as far South as Texas. It is abundantly found in wooded areas and shrubs of mountainous areas. 🗓 This tick is unique because it is a one-host tick, meaning it only feeds on a single host during its life cycle of larvae, nymph, and adult stages. Larvae are questing for hosts to feed on from October through March, with activity peaking from December through January (now)! 🫎 Winter ticks have the biggest impact on Moose, which explains the its nickname, the "Moose Tick". Numerous published studies show that deer are effective at removing winter ticks from their bodies by doing so early, while moose are not. 🧦 It is important to note that winter ticks will bite domestic animals (mostly horses and cattle) and humans if given the chance. Protect yourself from being bitten by winter ticks by tucking pant legs into socks or boots to make your skin harder to reach. #WinterTick #HelloJanuary #NewYear #TickSafety
❄️ Did you know there is a kind of tick called the winer tick? The winter tick is widely distributed across the northern tier of states from Maine to Oregon and in Western states as far South as Texas. It is abundantly found in wooded areas and shrubs of mountainous areas. 🗓 This tick is unique because it is a one-host tick, meaning it only feeds on a single host during its life cycle of larvae, nymph, and adult stages. Larvae are questing for hosts to feed on from October through March, with activity peaking from December through January (now)! 🫎 Winter ticks have the biggest impact on Moose, which explains the its nickname, the "Moose Tick". Numerous published studies show that deer are effective at removing winter ticks from their bodies by doing so early, while moose are not. 🧦 It is important to note that winter ticks will bite domestic animals (mostly horses and cattle) and humans if given the chance. Protect yourself from being bitten by winter ticks by tucking pant legs into socks or boots to make your skin harder to reach. #WinterTick #HelloJanuary #NewYear #TickSafety
❄️ Did you know there is a kind of tick called the winer tick? The winter tick is widely distributed across the northern tier of states from Maine to Oregon and in Western states as far South as Texas. It is abundantly found in wooded areas and shrubs of mountainous areas. 🗓 This tick is unique because it is a one-host tick, meaning it only feeds on a single host during its life cycle of larvae, nymph, and adult stages. Larvae are questing for hosts to feed on from October through March, with activity peaking from December through January (now)! 🫎 Winter ticks have the biggest impact on Moose, which explains the its nickname, the "Moose Tick". Numerous published studies show that deer are effective at removing winter ticks from their bodies by doing so early, while moose are not. 🧦 It is important to note that winter ticks will bite domestic animals (mostly horses and cattle) and humans if given the chance. Protect yourself from being bitten by winter ticks by tucking pant legs into socks or boots to make your skin harder to reach. #WinterTick #HelloJanuary #NewYear #TickSafety
❄️ Did you know there is a kind of tick called the winer tick? The winter tick is widely distributed across the northern tier of states from Maine to Oregon and in Western states as far South as Texas. It is abundantly found in wooded areas and shrubs of mountainous areas. 🗓 This tick is unique because it is a one-host tick, meaning it only feeds on a single host during its life cycle of larvae, nymph, and adult stages. Larvae are questing for hosts to feed on from October through March, with activity peaking from December through January (now)! 🫎 Winter ticks have the biggest impact on Moose, which explains the its nickname, the "Moose Tick". Numerous published studies show that deer are effective at removing winter ticks from their bodies by doing so early, while moose are not. 🧦 It is important to note that winter ticks will bite domestic animals (mostly horses and cattle) and humans if given the chance. Protect yourself from being bitten by winter ticks by tucking pant legs into socks or boots to make your skin harder to reach. #WinterTick #HelloJanuary #NewYear #TickSafety
❄️ Did you know there is a kind of tick called the winer tick? The winter tick is widely distributed across the northern tier of states from Maine to Oregon and in Western states as far South as Texas. It is abundantly found in wooded areas and shrubs of mountainous areas. 🗓 This tick is unique because it is a one-host tick, meaning it only feeds on a single host during its life cycle of larvae, nymph, and adult stages. Larvae are questing for hosts to feed on from October through March, with activity peaking from December through January (now)! 🫎 Winter ticks have the biggest impact on Moose, which explains the its nickname, the "Moose Tick". Numerous published studies show that deer are effective at removing winter ticks from their bodies by doing so early, while moose are not. 🧦 It is important to note that winter ticks will bite domestic animals (mostly horses and cattle) and humans if given the chance. Protect yourself from being bitten by winter ticks by tucking pant legs into socks or boots to make your skin harder to reach. #WinterTick #HelloJanuary #NewYear #TickSafety
Celý tím Kliešťolovcov Vám zo srdca želá úspešný začiatok do nového roka 2024! Keďže v niektorých oblastiach sa už sneh topí, dnes si povieme niečo o kliešťovi, ktorí číha aj v zime. Väčšina kliešťov je aktívna pri teplote nad 5°C, no Haemaphysalis inermis je výnimkou a číha v tráve aj počas zimy. Prečítajte si o ňom viac v príspevku. #tick #ticksofslovakia #ticks #kliest #klieste #citizenscience #upjs #prirodovedeckafakulta #kosice #science #veda #kliestolovci #haemaphysalisinermis #haemaphysalis #wintertick
Ah les stages! Ils sont généralement remplis d’expériences variées et de jolis paysages! 🏞️ On vous présente un court résumé des stages de 5 des élèves de Pro Afrique qui étaient en stage plus tôt cet automne 🍂 - Ariane chez Kenauk Nature - Charles et Pierre-Olivier à la réserve faunique Rouge-Matawin - Kelly et Xavier à l’AFC Baskatong #kenauknature #pisciculture #rougematawin #affutage #debroussailleuse #orignal #tiquedhiver #achiganapetitebouche #barrage #fishfarm #sharpening #brushcutter #moose #wintertick #largemouthbass #dam #cfpml #formationprofessionnelle #stages #internship
For those of you who tried to zoom in on those tick babies... #moose #moosetick #wintertick #parasite #vampire #spider #arachnophobia #arachnids #spidersofinstagram #disease #health #creepy #scary #blood #bloodsucker #crawler #bug #invertebrate #microscope
In the 2022 moose hunting season, the heaviest registered bull was 6.5 years old and weighed in at 1,011 pounds (field dressed). The widest antler spread recorded in 2022 was 60 inches, a tie between two bulls. These annual records are certainly fun to share, but they aren’t the most important data we collect for management of Maine’s moose. Each year, MDIFW biologists collect both harvest and biological data at registration stations to provide information on male and female age distributions, age specific reproductive data, success rates by management unit, and average weights of males and females. Reproductive data is particularly critical to assessing and monitoring moose population health and growth. The size of Maine’s moose population is not static, and it fluctuates in response to many factors, especially calf birth and overwintering calf survival rates. 2022 was the final year of our adult cow and calf capture work which examined calf and adult survival rates and causes of mortality. Since 2014, 675 moose have been fitted with GPS collars. Equipping moose with radio collars provides a comprehensive look at moose health, including the impact of parasites on survival and reproduction. Take a deeper dive into the science behind moose management in Maine, including Maine’s moose permit system, 2022 harvest statistics, moose health research, and the Adaptive Management Unit, in the Game Species Conservation & Management Section of the 2022-2023 Research + Management Report at mefishwildlife.com/wildlifereport. #Moose #WildlifeManagement #HuntME #WinterTick #MaineWildlife #BullMoose #MooseHunt #AllInForTheMaineOutdoors #Maine #MaineMoose
MDIFW’s goal for managing moose into the future is to have a healthier moose population where reproduction is higher, and parasites (such as winter tick) are lower. Lowering moose densities may help us reach that goal, here’s why: We know that high moose population density means more winter ticks. More ticks mean lower calf survival and lower reproductive rates. Calves may be born underweight and struggle to survive though their first winter. Yearling cows are in poorer condition and do not begin to breed until a later age. Cows are less likely to have twins. We also know that lower moose population density means less winter ticks. Less ticks means higher calf survival and higher reproductive rates. Calves are born healthier and have a higher chance of surviving through their first winter. Yearling cows are healthier and will begin breeding at an earlier age. Cows are more likely to have twins. So, if moose density is correlated with winter tick numbers, and winter tick numbers are correlated with survival and reproductive rates, can proactively reducing moose population density break the winter tick cycle and keep Maine’s moose population healthy? That’s exactly what the Adaptive Management Study is designed to find out. Learn how at mefishwildlife.com/wintertick #Moose #Maine #WinterTick #WildlifeManagement #AllInForTheMaineOutdoors
Maine’s moose population is stable in its core habitat range. However, the proliferation of winter tick is impacting the health and reproduction of the moose population by decreasing calf survival through the first winter and decreasing cow productivity. Many common suggestions for reducing the winter tick population and improving moose health may seem feasible in theory but are not practicable and/or effective in practice. These include various direct and indirect methods of administering anti-parasitic medications, fitting moose with tick collars, and burning vegetation in areas with high winter tick populations. Research in other areas of North America shows that moose that live at lower population densities have fewer ticks, so moose density reduction may be the answer to breaking the winter tick cycle in Maine. MDIFW’s Adaptive Management Study, which began in 2019, is testing this theory in practice. Phase one of the study assessed Maine’s current moose population size, and composition through aerial surveys and survival monitoring using GPS collars. The second phase of the study began in 2021 with the implementation of an annual Adaptive Unit (4A) Hunt. The number of antlerless moose hunting permits was increased only in the western half of a single Wildlife Management District. With the help of 4A hunters, data will be collected throughout five consecutive years of increased permits to see if lower moose densities lead to less winter ticks, and healthier moose in Maine. #Maine #Moose #WildlifeHealth #WildlifeManagement #HuntME #WinterTick
I swear only THIS DOG could manage to pick up a tick in the middle of winter when it hasn’t got over about 9 degrees for the last 2 weeks… 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️ Sigh. This little guy is the sweetest little guy, so gentle, so tolerant…. until you go near his toes - then he will try to rip your hand off with his tiny teeth!!! So! Dr John appointment booked for 3, queue the tiny muzzle & screaming like a baby goat episode… omg he’s SO embarrassing at the vet…SHAME 🤦♀️ #danglydoodads #spotthedog #wintertick #drjohnvet #bestvetever #bloodydoggo
Moose populations in the northeastern US have been declining in past recent years due to heavy winter tick infestations. Previous research suggests that there may be a correlation between moose habitat use, winter tick loads, and moose survival. In conjunction with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, our department’s own Annie Stupik is researching what drives variation in moose habitat use and how those factors could relate to the winter tick loads, along with moose survival. This research will help inform management decisions regarding moose in Maine, as well as provide more insight into the tick population explosion. Annie and MDIFW are exploring how landscape characteristics (such as forest age and snow depth) affect how moose move within a season. They’re investigating if individuals with larger territory have higher or lower tick loads, and how the quality of overwintering habitat affect calf survival. The MDIFW has been deploying GPS collars on moose via helicopter and net gun since 2014. Annie’s favorite part of working on this project is the sheer amount of information available due to the long-time use of GPS collars. “One moose spent April of 2015 in one spot, was somewhere entirely different the same time in 2016, but returned to the original spot in 2017. It’s really neat to have multi-year comparisons like this, and it’s pretty unusual in the wildlife field.” PHOTO CREDIT: Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife . . . . . #umaine #wildumaine #mainewildlife #mainemoose #tickseason #mdifw #mooseresearch #populationdecline #wildlifeconservation #conservationbiology #conservationresearch #wintertick
Spotted this moose yesterday, she has hair loss associated with winter ticks. Thankfully with the warm temperatures the ticks will leave their host soon. #moose #wintertick #ticklifecycle #mooseofinstagram #naturephotography #albertawildlife #springmoose #alcesalces #dermacentor
BC ski trip to N Maine woods was a stark reminder of our changed climate. Warm winters make for “winter ticks” - the average adult moose has over 250,000 ticks; 1 in 4 calves survive due to severe anemia. The moose scrape against trees or use their antlers to attempt to rid themselves of ticks, causing abrasions rife with infection & loss of hair. These piles of moose hair & numerous engorged still living winter ticks were seen all along a brousing trail near the AT close to white cap Mtn. Places that still have cold winters should take preventive steps to avoid this horror. #wintertick #mooseticks #moose #at #maineticks #tickseason #lymedisease #northmainewoods
A few white-tailed deer have apparently reached Alaska in recent years, and the state lets hunters shoot whitetails and mule deer year-round. My latest MeatEater article explores whether whitetails can sustain a viable population in Alaska, and what threats they pose to native wildlife. Hit the link in my story or profile to read my article. #meateater #fueledbynature @cervidnut #alaska #alaskawildlife #alaskadeer #whitetail #whitetails #deerhunter #huntalaska #sitkablacktail #tokalaska #skagway #wintertick #ticks
(1) Moose bed. This moose might have spent several hours bedded down here. Front legs are closest to the camera, with the big moose butt bedded down at the far end. (2) Dan provided for scale. This moose is a big animal. Notice the scat near Dan's feet. It seems this moose pooped just before bedding down. (3,4) Moose fur often rubs off on the snow. (5,6) Winter tick, also called moose tick. This is a male tick. Winter ticks are a significant threat to moose in Maine. Moose are not very successfull at tick grooming, and some moose become infested with tens of thousands of ticks. This can result in sickness and death of the moose. We only found this one tick; hopefully the local moose population is healthy. #snowstories #moose #tracks #moosebed #animalsign #scat #wintertick #moosetick #naturephotography #jackmanmaine #maine @leadwithnature
Registration stations are one of the most important sources of data for biologists monitoring and managing Maine’s moose population. Hunter effort, hunter success, location, and age of moose harvested throughout the season inform management decisions including permit information for the following year. When a hunter registers a moose, they provide their permit information along with the location of the hunt. The moose is weighed, and antler measurements are taken. A tooth sample is also collected which will be used to determine the age of the moose. In addition, biologists and technicians examine the moose to estimate tick load and collect samples of ticks for testing. Most of the time tiny ticks on the moose are not evident until a careful search through certain areas of the thick fur is completed. At some stations, blood samples from the moose were also collected. The most important sample biologists collect is ovaries which determine whether the cow would have 0, 1, or 2 calves the following May, though some cows will not be successful in carrying a calf to full term. This information will be used in the continued monitoring of winter tick and its effect on Maine’s moose. Learn more about winter tick, how it impacts moose, and the next steps of the Adaptive Management Study: mefishwildlife.com/wintertick To learn more about moose tagging, transportation, and registration requirements, visit mefishwildlife.com/huntinglaws #moosehunt #registrationstation #maine #fall #wildlifemanagement #wintertick #moosemanagement #mainemoose #hunt #mainemoosehunt #bullmoose #antlers
Many people associate ticks with warmer weather, but ticks are still a cause for concern during the fall and winter months. 🍂🌨 Some of the most common ticks found on horses carry many diseases that can be transferred to people. Use equine tick control products on your horse to help keep you and your horse safe. . . . #horse #horses #horsecare #ticks #horsecaretips #horseenrichment #enrichment #lonestartick #horsetips #horsemenspride #nationalpetwellness #nationalpetwellnessmonth #horsesafety #horsehealth #equestrian #equestrianlife #barn #barnlife #lovehorses #deertick #americandogtick #wintertick #gulfcoasttick
A Bull Moose with budding antlers and severe winter tick grazes a field during the setting sun. This winter seems to be a bad one for the moose of central Saskatchewan with many moose showing visible signs of hair loss. Let's hope this coming winter is easier for them! #wildlifephotographer #wildlifephotography #wildlife #wildlifeprints #moose #canadianphotographer #canadianmoose #saskatchewan #canada #bullmoose #wintertick #shaynacossettewildlife
Moose populations in western Maine and northern New Hampshire have declined in recent years due to increased winter tick outbreaks, which are expected to continue expanding northward with climate warming. The time to act is now. Learn about the #MaineWontWait climate action plan and find actions you can take to help to protect our natural resources, communities, and people from worst case scenario at the link in our bio. #MaineClimatePlan #MaineClimateAction #ClimateAction #MaineMoose #Moose #WinterTick #NaturalResources #Maine
The moose has just taken a drink. Hair loss is likely caused by winter ticks. #algonquin #moose #wintertick
Always cool to see a moose. Not cool to see a moose in this condition. Tick infestation has caused this cow moose to be in poor body condition along with extensive hair loss. • • • • #moose #shirasmoose #tick #wintertick #wildlife #wildlifeconservation #utahwildlife #uintamountains #wildlifebiologist
Diseases, tick outbreaks and severe winters have driven some population trends. “The wolves don’t just randomly take prey. It just so happens they will take more prey that are diseased than by chance, and that has strong evolutionary implications for natural selection.” https://www.nbcnews.com/science/wolf-population-moose-research-predator-prey-isle-royale-rcna24485 #ticks #moose #wintertick #predatorpreyrelationship #projectcoyote
Ghost Moose- winter ticks have got this young bull moose looking tattered and worn out. #warmupalready #wintertick #ghostmoose #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #bloodmeal #hairloss #mooseofinstagram
Mid-March close-up of road-killed moose. Sleep tight. #winter #wintertick #moose #creepycrawly #parasite #littlemonsters #nightmare #itchy
When should you worry about ticks? 🤔 Ticks increase their activity in warmer winter conditions, and some ticks are emerging earlier in the spring each year. Ticks quickly re-emerge when temperatures start warming up and they become active when the temperature reaches 4 degrees C. 🌡️ To actually kill ticks, the freezing temperatures must be a sustained number of days below -12 degrees C. ❄️ This happens less often as winter ends and the weather gets warmer. This is why it’s important to check your pets for ticks on a daily basis, even during winter, especially after they have been outside. ✅ Contact us today to discuss your pet's ticks prevention needs. 🩺 #wellesleyanimalhospital #wellesley #petparasiteprevention #petparasite #ticktips #petticks #ticksindogs #catparasites #catparasitecontrol #dogparasites #wintertick #tickseason #tickssuck #fleaandtickprevention #dogparasiteprotection #torontopet #torontopets #dogsoftoronto #torontopooches🐶 #torontovets #torontoanimalhospital #torontocatsclub #torontodogsofinstagram #torontodoglover #torontodoglovers #torontodogslife #torontodogslivethegoodlife #torontokitty #torontocats #ticksinontario
Moose, Alces alces Winter Tick, Dermacentor albipictus Tis the time of year when the Winter Tick begins to "feed" and irritate it's host, namely the moose... depending on how heavy the infestation is will dictate how often I suspect the host will rub anything suitable to remove the irritation resulting in broken guard hairs and ultimate hair loss. The ticks aren't only irritating and removing blood (imagine 50K ticks) from the moose but distracting them from something they must do to get through the winter, eat twigs, probably 35 to 40 lbs a day. Larval stage ticks crawl up veg in the autumn and get on a suitable host, any of our cervids. Moose, unlike other cervids, are NOT effective at grooming the larval ticks or do they even try? Begs the question...were moose recently introduced to the Winter Tick... evolutionarily speaking. I'm not familiar with ticks but know that fully engorged females can get the size of a grape... probably 20mm... this tick was only 5mm thus nymph stage or adult beginning to feed... need to do some research. Dug up some old cam trap images of a cow moose May 01 2016 showing moderate hair loss due to rubbing. Extensive hair loss = ghost moose! When moose begin their annual molt, you'll see new hair beginning to grow (appears black)... hair loss late winter is often mistaken for molting. #algomacountry #moose #alces #alcesalces #Dermacentoralbipictus #wintertick #fishandwildlife #saultcollege
Winter ticks have contributed to alarming mortality rates in moose. Now, scientists are studying whether entomopathogenic fungi might help control winter tick numbers -- and boost moose survival. Learn more in this week’s #TheOutsideStory. Link in profile or visit ➡️ https://conta.cc/3rmTHsU 🖌 Illustration by Adelaide Tyrol #ticks #nhwildlife #vermont #northernwoodlands #moosecountry #vectorbornediseases #wintertick #nhwoods #nhoutside #nhforests #forests #wildlife #outside #nh #winterticks #tick #Entomopathogenic #fungi #ilovemoose #wintermoose #winterwildlife #wintersurvival #wildlifelovers #Dermacentoralbipictus #moose #moosemortality #wildlifemanagement
From @northernwoodlandsmagazine #Entomopathogenic #fungi are found naturally in soils worldwide and infect hosts through aerial spores. When a spore lands on a tick, it germinates, puncturing the tick’s outer shell, then spreads its hyphae – the threads that comprise the fungi’s #mycelium network – through the tick’s body. Like something out of a horror movie, the growing #fungus tears apart its host’s internal organs and produces toxins, eventually killing the host. Fruiting bodies sprout from the host, releasing more #spores. #Winterticks are a one-host parasite, meaning all three active stages – larvae, nymphs, and adults – feed on a single host animal. This species prefers to feast on ungulates and is often called the “moose tick” because – unlike deer – moose are unable to remove the ticks through grooming, leaving them particularly vulnerable to large tick loads. Average tick counts on a single moose can hover around 47,000, with high counts toping 96,000. That many ticks can drain the blood of a calf in two to three weeks. From 2017 to 2019, researchers with the Vermont Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at the University of #Vermont noted a 91 percent mortality of moose calves in Vermont. And from 2014 through 2016, researchers from the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment at the University of #newhampshire #unh saw 70 percent mortality in northern New Hampshire and western #Maine due to winter ticks. https://www.eagletimes.com/features/weekend_magazine/the-outside-story-fungi-may-kill-winter-ticks-and-help-moose-survive/article_b21d432e-685f-5b46-97ff-01e0321c8d56.html #ticks #nhwildlife #vermont #newengland #nhmagazine #northernwoodlands #moosecountry #vectorbornediseases #wintertick #nhwoods #nhoutside #nhforests
Tick Proof’s #NationalPark Spotlight. #JoshuaTreeNationalPark in #California. Visit to experience stunning #desert landscapes, including sensational rock formations and the park’s namesake Joshua trees, bristled and #beautiful. #Ticks loitering in the park include the Rocky Mountain wood tick, American dog tick, Western Blacklegged tick, Pacific Coast Tick, #Browndogtick, and #Wintertick Pack a bottle of #TickRepellent by Tick Proof™ and ensure a safe visit to this and all our country’s sensational National Parks. #nationalpark #nationalparks #nationalparkgeek #nature #goldenstate
Tick Proof’s #NationalPark Spotlight. #DeathValleyNationalPark in Eastern #California and #Nevada. The #hottest, lowest and #driest place on the planet is also one of Earth's most beautiful gems. Visit the #RhyoliteGhostTown and contemplate the mystery of the moving rocks of the #playa. To see the moving rocks, drive two miles south of the #Grandstand parking area. Walk at least a half mile toward the southeast corner of the playa for the best views of rocks. Watch out for the local #arachnids. Yes, we mean that. Death Valley National Park encompasses over 3 million acres, is not all barren desert, there are #mountain ranges, #springs, over a thousand species of plants, a wide variety of animal life, and yes, ticks. #Ticks loitering in the #GoldenState include the #Wintertick. #PacificCoasttick, #RockyMountainWoodtick, #AmericanDogtick, #WesternBlackleggedtick, and the #BrownDogtick. Pack a bottle of #TickRepellent by Tick Proof™ and ensure a safe visit to this and all our country’s incredible National Parks.
Yes #reindeer are real. We know them in North America more commonly by another name, #caribou. Reindeer are a type of deer, beautiful and majestic to see, properly regarded as a harbinger of #tick #danger. Deer are a preferred host for ticks of all types. Here in the states Blacklegged ticks often target #Whitetaildeer. Up north where #Santa lives, reindeer can be victimized by the #WinterTick. Be vigilant when you see these animals. Whether it be a group of graceful Whitetails running through your backyard, or Santa’s reindeer galloping on your roof. Any path of transit for #deer is at extremely high risk for ticks. If you are seeing deer, you should be wearing a tick repellent.
Tick Proof’s #NationalPark Spotlight. #SequoiaNationalPark in #TulareCounty, #California. Home of the #GiantForest, the world’s premier destination to experience the grandeur and natural beauty of giant sequoia #trees. Visit to snap a photo with the #GeneralSherman. The General Sherman is, by volume, the largest tree in the world, estimated to be 2200+ years young. Other park highlights include 240 #caves, the tallest mountain in the contiguous #UnitedStates, and the spectacular #MoroRock, an enormous granite dome. Watch out for the local #arachnids. #Ticks loitering in the forests of the #GoldenState include the #Wintertick. #PacificCoasttick, #RockyMountainWoodtick, #AmericanDogtick, #WesternBlackleggedtick, and the #BrownDogtick.
Protect your landscape this winter from deer damage and winter ticks. Message us to find out more about our winter protection program. #deerrepellent #deerdamage #wintertick #safelawns
Winter tick larvae quest in autumn en masse on the tips of various types of vegetation for an unfortunate host. I recently counted over 8,000 questing larvae from one cluster encountered in northern VT. 🍁 #wintertick #dermacentoralbipictus #mooseticks #moose #ticks #tickseason #tickaware #acarology #dermacentor #parasites #wildlife
#RedwoodNationalPark is one of the true gems of the #GoldenState. Redwood trees are gorgeous spectacles of #nature. Many reach heights of over 300 feet, and some are estimated to be more than 2000 years old. Explore this beautiful landscape with caution, #California is home to a bevy of the most dangerous ticks in the country. Pack some tick repellent and watch out for the #AmericanDogTick, #WesternBlackleggedTick, #PacificCoastTick, #RockyMountainWoodTick, #WinterTick, and #BrownDogTick.
GRAPHIC CONTENT CAUTION!!! I really debated posting this as I’m not sure everyone would want to see it but its the circle of life.. many animals survive off another animals death and it looks like from winter ticks - MNR said last fall was really bad so lots of moose died this spring because of it. #wintertick #ticks #carcass #moose #circleoflife
Grooming is key. More consistently social ungulates like deer and elk are more inclined to groom one another compared to moose. This makes them less susceptible to parasites like winter ticks. . . . . #allogrooming #deergrooming #odocoileushemionus #muledeer #wintertick #snacktime #groomingisessential
Was so excited to see this moose yesterday - until I took a closer look. Ravaged by winter ticks, both eyes inflamed. Poor guy. Hope he survives this. 😔 Anyone else seeing this in moose in Ontario? . . . . . #moose #sickmoose #wintertick #infestation #climatechange #mildwinter #kawarthas #kawarthawildlife @kawarthawildlifecentre @woodlandswildlifesanctuary
Early snowmelt can give winter ticks an advantage to thrive at the expense of robust moose populations. Tis the season for females to drop off their host to find a suitable refuge for egg laying. Climate change at its finest in the northwoods.... #dermacentoralbipictus #wintertick #moose #moosetick #vermont #vermontwildlife #tickseason #tickawareness #ticktracker #ticks
Guess what this is a photo of? If you guessed a moose ear covered in ticks, you are correct! One of the outcomes of warming temperatures is that the winter tick, which especially stresses moose, is becoming more common and living through the winter in larger numbers. Moose have been found with more than 70,000 of these ticks on them — and they can die of exhaustion due to blood loss. Climate change poses other risks to moose as well. Summer heat can cause moose to spend more time lying in the shade and eating less, and warmer temps and reduced snowpack favour white-tailed deer, which can carry brainworm and liver fluke to moose. In addition, our climate in northern Ontario is changing so much that by the end of this century, moose may have trouble finding the habitat they prefer. If we want to protect moose in northern Ontario, we need to start acting on climate change. Get more details about the risks that climate change poses moose at cleannorth.org. #moose #wintertick #climatechange #northernontario #algoma #saultstemarie #cleannorthsault
Its been a while since a fun tick post. How about a pile of exhausted female winter ticks after several weeks of egg laying this past April 🤗 Some even look like they are waving goodbye 😳 #dermacentor #dermacentoralbipictus #wintertick #tickawareness #tickseason #ticks #ixodidae #acari
How about a vision of several thousand hungry tick larvae? 🤗 #wintertick #dermacentor #dermacentoralbipictus #tickseason #tickawareness #ticks #tickresearch #acarology #entomology #moosetick
This 5 month old #calf looks particularly well fed. A good sign for the Baxter #moose population, and will help them cope with winter and winter ticks. #moosecalf #youngmoose #pond #springmoosecalf #wildlife #animal #baxterstatepark #mooseinpond #wintertick #maine www.naturepictures.net
Winter itch is a real thing for people. However, it doesn’t need to be for pets. If you find your pet doing this, changes are they have a skin allergy. - #fleamedicine #fleameds #fleamedication #wintertick #tickmeds #ticksinwinter #fargo #twincities #minnesota #northdakota #petderm
Maine’s core moose population has remained relatively stable over the last ten years. However, climate change has begun to influence the success and proliferation of winter tick, leading to poor reproduction and low calf survival through the first winter. Learn how MDIFW’s biologists are working to implement adaptive methods to keep our moose population healthy and stable for the future: mefishwildlife.com/wintertick
The ⭐️ of today’s horror show goes to the winter tick, Dermacentor albipictus, a one host tick that infests a wide range of ungulate hosts across North America. They can have dramatic effects on moose where high calf mortality can occur after the tick’s peak engorgement period that has been occurring over the past several weeks. Often moose are infested with averages of 30-40000 plus ticks. Over the past month these egg-laden females have been falling off across the landscape after they’re done feeding and mating just in time for an early spring in our neck of the northwoods to lay thousands of eggs that could hatch into thousands of larvae to continue the cycle. Heavily infested moose leave a bloody mess behind in their struggle to survive in wild nature. 🌲 #ticks #tickseason #tickawareness #tick #ticktracker #dermacentor #dermacentoralbipictus #wintertick #moosetick #moose #tickaware #ticksofinstagram #entomologist #northwoods #wildnature #parasites #wildlife
Found a tree a moose recently rubbed on. Check out the ticks that came off with the fur. . . . #nature #wildlife #nh #nhfishandgame #wintertick #shedding #moose #mooseofinstagram #nhmoose #igersnh #naturalnewhampshire #newengland #tracking #home #spring #outdoors #natgeoyourshot #natgeowild #wildlifecaptures #travel #explore #hiking #April #raw_wildlife #raw_newengland #raw_nature
Ghost Moose - Stories about ghost moose are being told with increased frequency across the southern portion of moose range in North America. These are not supernatural moose, but moose that appear grey in color due to the loss of hair and their sickly appearance. In some instances, they appear like something right out of “The Walking Dead”.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Unlike other ticks, the winter tick has just one host, the moose. Winter ticks latch on to moose in the fall, spend the winter feeding on moose, and fall off in early spring; usually April. If the ticks fall off on to snow, they die. If the engorged female tick falls on to snow-free ground, they can lay up to 3,000 eggs in the leaf litter.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ In August and September, the eggs hatch and the larval ticks climb up the vegetation to about shoulder height of a moose and wait for a moose to brush up against them. These clumps of ticks can number from just a few to more than a thousand.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Evolutionarily speaking it is not “wise” for a parasite to kill its host, and a moose can easily handle a small number of ticks. But when there are a series of mild winters and the ground is not covered by snow in the spring winter tick numbers can boom, and the resulting infestation rates on moose can be astronomical.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ A series of mild winters can result in what biologist euphemistically call “good tick years”. Under these conditions winter ticks can number between 75,000 to 150,000 on a single moose! At infestation rates this high moose will rub the hair off much of their body trying to rid themselves of these blood thirsty pests. The result is not only a moose with a ghostly appearance, regional die-offs of moose can also occur. So, it’s no wonder that moose are always itching for a snowy winter and a late spring.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #ndgameandfish #wildlife #northdakota #outdoors #ndoutdoors #nature #moose #tick #wintertick #biggame
Looking forward to days like these with cute moose. #mooseontheloose #mooselife #mooseofinstagram #springiscoming #rainydays #beauty #cowmoose #wintertick #nationalparks #explorecanada #exploremb #travelmanitoba #marvelouz_animals #yourshotphotographer
Emily Chenery is a PhD candidate at the University of Toronto, and a 2019 WCS Canada Weston Fellow! Emily's research examines how climate change is affecting the spread of parasites and diseases into already vulnerable northern ecosystems. Specifically, she is studying how the recent arrival of a blood-feeding parasite called the winter tick might impact local moose and caribou populations! Here she is collecting tick larvae in Yukon. 📸 J Benjamin . . . . . #Fellowship #Westonfellowship #westonfellow #tick #ticks #wintertick #winterticks #larvae #Yukon #Yukonwildlife #moose #caribou #conservation #disease #climatechange #parasite #UofT #universityoftoronto #wildlife
It’s too bad these chilly winter ticks wont be spending their new year consuming mass quantities of blood from some unsuspecting host (although they desperately want to). These 6 mo old larvae escaped being subjected to a heavy snowfall but starvation and subzero winter temperatures are taking their toll. #wintertick #winterticks #ticks #dermacentoralbipictus #dermacentor #tickseason #tickswareness #ticksofinstagram #tickseason #wildlifeparasites
Even with the snow those ticks are persistent. Remember to keep up on your tick protection, we have been pulling off ticks almost every day this past month. This creepy crawler was pulled off a cat this morning. #tick #parasiteprevention #vettechlife #muskoka #wintertick #bracebridgeanimalhospital #revolution #bravecto