This summer could be a bad season for ticks. That is according to the Centers for Disease Control.
Ticks are not only a nuisance, they carry diseases that impact humans and livestock. An extension entomologist explains why they are a problem, year after year.
“We found out even more pathogens that are in them and can potentially cause disease problems,” University of Kentucky’s Lee Townsend
The biggest problem spots are wooded, shady areas, tall grass, and weeds. The best advice is to wear long clothing if you are in those areas and do routine checks of your animal.