Question
5.
Considering how it is transmitted, which would be the MOST effective preventive measure against Lyme disease among a stable of racehorses?
Spraying down the stables regularly with an insecticide designed for ticks.
Wrapping all horses in special blankets to protect them from biting flies.
Regularly replacing the hay in the stalls to get rid of ladybugs.
Plugging in sonic deterrent devices to scare away bats at night.
Considering how it is transmitted, which would be the MOST effective preventive measure against Lyme disease among a stable of racehorses?
Spraying down the stables regularly with an insecticide designed for ticks.
Wrapping all horses in special blankets to protect them from biting flies.
Regularly replacing the hay in the stalls to get rid of ladybugs.
Plugging in sonic deterrent devices to scare away bats at night.
Answers
GPT-5 mini
Spraying the stables regularly with an insecticide/acaricide targeted at ticks.
Lyme disease is transmitted by tick bites (Ixodes spp.), so reducing tick numbers and preventing ticks from attaching is the most effective control among the choices.
Lyme disease is transmitted by tick bites (Ixodes spp.), so reducing tick numbers and preventing ticks from attaching is the most effective control among the choices.