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WGRZ: Western New York Sees Spike In Tick-Related Fears, Says Lyme WNY founder

As you make outdoor plans this summer, make sure you're also coming up with a plan to deal with ticks.

WGRZ: Western New York Sees Spike In Tick-Related Fears, Says Lyme WNY founder

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July 10, 2025
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WGRZ: Western New York Sees Spike In Tick-Related Fears, Says Lyme WNY founder

WGRZ: Western New York Sees Spike In Tick-Related Fears, Says Lyme WNY founder

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Western New York Sees Spike In Tick-Related Fears, Says Lyme WNY founder

WEST SENECA, N.Y. — As you make outdoor plans this summer, one Western New York woman wants to make sure you're also coming up with a plan to deal with ticks.

The founder of Lyme WNY told 2 On Your Side on Wednesday that she's getting a lot more questions this year about ticks, and ticks bites, than in the past.

"Every year, I always say it's getting worse, or we're getting more, or we're getting inundated. This is by far the heaviest of requests I've gotten for help, and panicked phone calls, or panicked emails, especially in children," said Rebecca Roll, founder and chair of Lyme WNY.

Continue reading to learn more about ticks, written by Kelly Dudzik.

WGRZ: Western New York Sees Spike In Tick-Related Fears, Says Lyme WNY founder

Western New York Sees Spike In Tick-Related Fears, Says Lyme WNY founder

WEST SENECA, N.Y. — As you make outdoor plans this summer, one Western New York woman wants to make sure you're also coming up with a plan to deal with ticks.

The founder of Lyme WNY told 2 On Your Side on Wednesday that she's getting a lot more questions this year about ticks, and ticks bites, than in the past.

"Every year, I always say it's getting worse, or we're getting more, or we're getting inundated. This is by far the heaviest of requests I've gotten for help, and panicked phone calls, or panicked emails, especially in children," said Rebecca Roll, founder and chair of Lyme WNY.

Continue reading to learn more about ticks, written by Kelly Dudzik.

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WGRZ: Western New York Sees Spike In Tick-Related Fears, Says Lyme WNY founder

Western New York Sees Spike In Tick-Related Fears, Says Lyme WNY founder

WEST SENECA, N.Y. — As you make outdoor plans this summer, one Western New York woman wants to make sure you're also coming up with a plan to deal with ticks.

The founder of Lyme WNY told 2 On Your Side on Wednesday that she's getting a lot more questions this year about ticks, and ticks bites, than in the past.

"Every year, I always say it's getting worse, or we're getting more, or we're getting inundated. This is by far the heaviest of requests I've gotten for help, and panicked phone calls, or panicked emails, especially in children," said Rebecca Roll, founder and chair of Lyme WNY.

Continue reading to learn more about ticks, written by Kelly Dudzik.

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Kelly Dudzik
Kelly anchors midday on WGRZ & report for First at 4, Live at 5, Channel 2 News at 6 & Buffalo Nightly News.
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