# Are the ticks just a new conspiracy?

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Podcast: [The Really Very Crunchy Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-really-very-crunchy-podcast-6892105)
Published: 2026-05-22T14:56:00+00:00
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## Resource

Are the ticks worse this year than other years? The news says yes. But is the increase just a way for us to be sold a new treatment? We discuss. Article from USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/graphics/2026/05/17/tick-bites-emergency-room-maps-where/89991884007/ Sponsor - EarthRunners We absolutely LOVE our EarthRunners in the Morrow household. Head over to ⁠https://www.earthrunners.com⁠ and use code RVC to get 10% off at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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