A pandemic doesn't affect tick activity!

April showers bring May flowers... and ticks:
As if we didn't have enough to worry about, these days, according to the Minnesota Department of Health, tick activity typically peaks in May, but ticks can be active any time that temperatures are above freezing and the snow is off the ground.

As we watch the snow melt and temps climb above 40 degrees, we need to start watching out for ticks.  If you escape town to the country during the pandemic, or even just walking the dog in many of the Minnesota and Wisconsin wooded areas, you should still be mindful of potential tick activity.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure:
Now is a good time to break out the tick repellent and remind your kids to wear it whenever they go into areas where ticks are likely to be present (wooded areas, areas with tall grass or low bushes).  Get your family back into the habit of doing tick checks after being outdoors, especially hard to spot areas like your scalp and back.  And don't forget your furry family members!  Flea, tick and mosquito prevention should start this time of year too.  Contact your vet to discuss risk factors and prevention for your pets.


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-C. Fisher