Nova Scotia spending $1.2M on technologies to battle tick-borne diseases

Researchers are looking into tick repellent tech in Nova Scotia

Tick-born diseases are on the rise in Nova Scotia, prompting researchers and governments to invest more in deterring or repelling the insects. On Tuesday, Research Nova Scotia announced a $1.2 million investment into Avcadia University in Wolfville, which also launched the opening of the Canadian Tick Research and Innovation Centre. “This work will move promising […]

Acadia University gets $1.2M to develop new tick repellents

The lab will study what type of ticks are in the province, what pathogens they carry and how they respond to repellents.

Nova Scotia spending $1.2M on technologies to battle tick-borne diseases

The Nova Scotia government is spending $1.2 million on a project that aims to develop new tick-control and repellency technologies.

Nova Scotia - Province Supports Research to Strengthen Response to Tick-Borne Diseases

Nova Scotia is investing in research and innovation that will help protect people and animals from tick-borne diseases and strengthen the province's life sciences sector.Research Nova Scotia, . . .

Research Nova Scotia invests $1.2M to combat tick-borne diseases - Your Halifax Now

Ticks are becoming a real problem across Canada, which is why Research Nova Scotia (RNS) is investing $1.2 million through its Focused Research Investment

RESEARCH NOVA SCOTIA INVESTS OVER $1 MILLION TO STRENGTHEN NOVA SCOTIA’S RESPONSE TO TICK BORNE DISEASES

WOLFVILLE, NS – August 25, 2026 – Research Nova Scotia (RNS) is investing $1.2 million through its Focused Research Investment (FRI) program to support the development and commercialization of technologies to address tick-borne diseases. The announcement was made today at Acadia University in conjunction with the official opening of the Canadian Tick Research and Innovation […]