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If You Are in Nature During the Warm Weather, Watch Out for Unwanted Hitchhikers

By Tim Lee Apr 12, 2024 | 9:24 AM

The warmer temperatures have many of us venturing outside, some in search of mushrooms.  Morel Mushroom hunting season is upon us and many folks have already had some luck.

However, State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) and health departments around the state want to remind you, we are not the only ones enjoying the outdoors.

When heading back inside you will want to be sure to check for tiny hitchhikers, the same grassy, woodsy natural areas that mushroom hunters frequent are those where ticks lurk.

Because of changes in the weather and climate, ticks are “changing and increasing” their geographical range. In addition, with their increased presence comes the potential for unwanted diseases.