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Lyme disease is caused by a micro-organism called Borrelia Burgdorferi - a type of Spirochete bacteria. Humans are infected when bitten by ticks that carry the germ. Although the Borrelia Burgdorferi bacteria has been detected in other species of ticks it is only the Deer tick and the Western black legged tick that are known to spread the disease to humans. These ticks spend part of their life cycle attached to animals such as deer and white-footed mice, which are natural reservoirs for the infection.

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A deciduous hardwood tree indigenous to Indonesia and Southeast Asia, teak is extremely dense-grained and highly resistant to rot, warping, shrinkage and swelling. Its high natural oil content acts as a natural preservative to the wood, so it can be left outdoors for decades. The first outdoor teak benches were made of recycled decking from old sailing ships. Many public parks in England are furnished with such teak benches, some of which are nearly a century old. Teak is more expensive than other woods, but because of its durability, remains very popular, especially teak patio furniture.

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