The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is putting out the call for citizen scientists.

A research team wants to test ticks from all 75 Arkansas counties...but can't do it without your help.

ADDITIONAL STORIES ABOUT TICK STUDY HERE:

http://katv.com/community/7-on-your-side/uams-tick-study-needs-you

http://www.thv11.com/news/local/uams-needs-your-help-collecting-ticks-across-arkansas-to-study-lyme-disease/422893799 

July 13, 2016 - This summer, Arkansas is fighting back.

Back against a population of blood-sucking ticks that’s abundant, active and virulent.

From Arkansas' Cabin.net - August 8, 2016

KYHV 11 News in Arkansas follows up on the latest PRESS RELEASE FROM THE ADH and speaks with one of the many Lyme patients in Arkansas / Lyndsey Myers.

SPRINGDALE, Ark.(KNWA)--A mother recently denied medical treatment for her kids at the Northwest Arkansas Pediatric Clinic.

November 12, 2015 - KATV 7 News reports