Virginia Tech expert shares tips on how to protect yourself from tick-borne illnessesAs the weather gets warmer, tick season is upon us.
Watch out! Experts say black-legged tick sightings surge during fall and into winterMost people think of ticks being out and about in the summer, but fall is when a dangerous species of ticks, the black-legged tick, is most active.
Tips on how to get through tick seasonCommon places for ticks include tall grass and in brushy forested areas, but itโs not unheard of to find them while youโre in your outside in your neighborhood or doing yard work. Thatโs why experts want you to be vigilant.
Uptick in tick population means greater risk of being bitTicks carry more than a dozen diseases, but there are precautions you can take.