Tick Season Alert in Colorado

Tick season in Colorado is heating up in 2026 thanks to a mild winter and early warm spring—giving ticks a major head start. The wet 2023 spring also led to lush grasses, ideal for tick breeding, and we’re still feeling the population boom from that year. While Lyme disease isn’t a concern here, Colorado ticks can carry rare but serious illnesses like Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Colorado tick fever. Officials are ramping up surveillance across 25 counties and encouraging residents to submit ticks for tracking. Stay safe: use EPA-approved repellents, treat clothes, and check yourself and pets after outdoor time. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1d6ca30fb14aab84