Tick bites often go unnoticed at first, but they can carry serious health risks. These tiny parasites can carry diseases such ...

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Ticks are no longer limited to wooded areas or summer months. They are found in parks and residential lawns, and can climb exterior surfaces. As long as air temperatures stay above 39°F, activity can ...