Articles written by Branden Hansen

Branden Hansen, Nisqually Valley News|Updated Mar 31, 2022

Spring has sprung and with its return, so have ticks. In Northern America, when temperatures begin to warm, ticks begin to stretch their legs around the outdoors. Since ticks can carry illnesses, it's always smart to be aware of their presence and get them off you and your pets if found. Spring and summer are when ticks are out the most and while the severity of a tick season varies, people should be ready to encounter them when they're outdoors in grassy, brushy and wooded...