Plant for Bees, Not Disease

New Englanders should enjoy the outdoors without worrying about ticks and mosquitoes. The bite of ticks and mosquitoes can have serious consequences, leading many people to turn to certain landscaping practices, such as pesticide use. Yet many strategies aimed at mitigating bites may also have negative consequences on pollinators. And others are simply a waste of time and money. But, the key to helping both pollinators and avoiding ticks is awareness and education. What effective methods exist to protect us against disease? How can we stay safe from ticks, while also minimizing the impact on the surrounding environment? Join our presentation!

- Mysteries behind tick and bee biology and ecology
- Anti-tick and bee-positive landscaping tips
- Empowering self-protection methods

Blake graduated with a degree in Biology from University of Massachusetts – Boston. Soon after, he began a 7-year career in insect research where he directed studies on bees, lacewings, springtails, earthworms, and other critters. He helped to develop guidelines and practices that are currently being used world-wide in the world of ecotoxicology. As an extension educator, Blake is committed to delivering science-based education that you can rely on. With the right knowledge and tools, all tick-borne diseases are preventable.