I spend as much time outdoors as I can during the summer, but over the last few years, a shift happened on my local trails and even in my own backyard. Milder winters and booming wildlife numbers have sent tick populations surging to record highs.
Like most people, I used to rely entirely on standard bug spray and a quick visual check after getting home. But after finding a tiny nymph tick crawling up my leg after a walk around the neighborhood, I realized skin checks alone aren't enough.
