How to keep safe now that tick season has arrived
Briefly

Tick season starting with high population expected. Blacklegged ticks spread Lyme disease, but new species bring novel threats. Precautions necessary for protection.
Experts warn of increasing tick populations due to mild winters. New tick species are appearing in northern states, carrying various diseases. Blacklegged ticks transmit Lyme disease.
Tick populations on the rise caused by various factors. Blacklegged ticks, common in the eastern U.S., have expanded their range and now threaten more regions.
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