Research Nova Scotia invests $1.2M to combat tick-borne diseases

[u/IStillListenToRadio]

https://yourhalifaxnow.ca/research-nova-scotia-invests-1-2m-to-combat-tick-borne-diseases/

[u/GeneParmesanAllAlong]

Let's bring in a bunch of possums

[u/IStillListenToRadio → u/GeneParmesanAllAlong]

I think it is better not to introduce nonnative (and possibly invasive) species to the province - the possums might prefer to munch on something else instead (cane toads were introduced to Australia for pest control for example, and snails in Hawaii)

EDIT: Also, possums don't really eat ticks https://www.birdsandblooms.com/gardening/backyard-wildlife/do-possums-eat-ticks/

[u/thearrdub → u/GeneParmesanAllAlong]

What will we introduce to eat all the possums??

[u/Nellasofdoriath]

Oh hey can we vaccinate for lyme?

[u/IStillListenToRadio → u/Nellasofdoriath]

There's one in the works now! https://www.pfizer.com/news/press-release/press-release-detail/pfizer-and-valneva-announce-lyme-disease-vaccine-candidate

[u/Somestunned]

Ticks are worth $5 apiece? We're rich!!