Tick-infested spring likely without an extended deep freeze

The warmer winter weather has its advantages and disadvantages. One disadvantage might be an abundance of deer ticks. According to the Star Tribune, the black-legged insects can survive without an extended cold snap. This is also prompting additional warnings about tick-borne illnesses and the dangers of Lyme disease.

Author:
BMTN Staff
Updated:
Mar 8, 2018
Original:
Jan 21, 2012

The warmer winter weather has its advantages and disadvantages. One disadvantage might be an abundance of deer ticks. According to the Star Tribune, the black-legged insects can survive without an extended cold snap. This is also prompting additional warnings about tick-borne illnesses and the dangers of Lyme disease.

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The Minnesota Health Department says deer ticks are already feeding in forested areas. The risk of tick-borne diseases doesn't typically start until late spring. Everyone is urged to take precautions to prevent tick bites.

Experts tell the Duluth News-Tribune it used to be rare to catch a tick-borne illness such as Lyme disease north of Duluth, “but now it’s a fairly routine thing.” The Associated Press takes a look at a new map showing Lyme disease risk areas, and a video from Howcast can help you recognize the symptoms of Lyme disease, which, if caught early, often doesn't turn into a debilitating illness.

Much of Minnesota is under an Extreme Cold Warning and is dealing with wind chill readings as cold as 40 below. But the pain is likely to be short-lived, with forecasters expecting warmer-than-average temperatures again by this weekend.

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