Non-Human Threats---TICKS, LYME DISEASE AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN

[Patriotic Sheepdog]

...and since many of us will be spending time in the woods, we cannot forget these little critters. Sure, they are not going to kill you, but they could incapacitate you (or a fellow tribe member) to the point you/they are unable to perform manual labor.

Ticks:
www.emedicinehealth.com/ticks/article_em.htm

Lyme Disease:
www.emedicinehealth.com/lyme_disease/article_em.htm

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever:
www.emedicinehealth.com/rocky_mountain_spotted_fever/article_em.htm