Sick of Ticks

Ticks can make you sick. However, if you take a few precautions they will not prevent you from being outside. Join us to find all about these challenging creatures. Related episode: Opossums Like To Eat Ticks (http://natureguys.org/opossums/) Our sources for this episode include: What Purpose Do Ticks Serve in the Ecosystem? https://www.hunker.com/12192945/what-purpose-do-ticks-serve-in-theecosystem Create a Tick-Safe Zone Through Landscaping https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/prev/in_the_yard.html Deer Ticks: 7 Facts You Need to Know Now https://blog.vermontcountrystore.com/deer-ticks/ Ticks are getting worse https://gizmodo.com/ticks-and-insects-are-making-us-sicker-and-theproblem-1825698896