Mites Packing Mighty Bite, Causing Big Problems For Bears

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The tiniest of insects is causing big problems for some black bears in Maryland and neighboring states.
It’s called the sarcoptic mite, and according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources bear biologist Harry Striker, “This mite will burrow under the skin and cause a lot of problems for the animal.”
Specifically, for black bears.
What started in Pennsylvania has now spread to Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.
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