Experts warn of tick dangers as weather warms

[SecularMotion]

CADILLAC — Northern Michigan offers plenty of activities for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy alongside their pets.

But as the weather warms up, hiking and hunting in the woods can bring the hidden danger of ticks. Although small, the arachnid’s bite has been linked to health concerns such as Lyme disease.

Pat Smith, president of Lyme Disease Association Inc., said anyone heading outdoors should be cautious about coming into contact with ticks and potential tick-borne illnesses this season.

“Any tick can be carrying a variety of tick-borne infections,” Smith said.

http://www.cadillacnews.com/news_story/?story_id=1818205&year=2014&issue=20140505

[mokawanis]

1. Ticks are one of the few creatures I kill with extreme prejuduce

Along with mosquitoes. They are nothing but bad news. Found two of them in my hair after a day-hike last summer.

[Eleanors38]

2. Picked one off me in the tub. Not sure how long he

was on me. But I'm monitoring for any untoward symptoms. When you hunt (or do anything) in cow pastures, expect them.