Minnesota Braces for Tick Explosion After Mild Winter
Minnesota is gearing up for warmer weather as spring emerges and summer approaches. With the increase in outdoor activities for families and pets, there is also a rise in the presence of ticks. Tick season in Minnesota actually began as early as February this year. The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District found a deer tick in Dakota County on February 5th, marking one of the earliest sightings of ticks in the state. According to Alex Carlson, …