When spending time outdoors in the Natural State this summer, it’s important to prevent tick bites and the diseases they can carry.
According to the Arkansas Department of Health, ticks cause more human disease than any other insect in Arkansas.
“Not all ticks transmit diseases, but it is crucial to protect against ticks because some tick species can cause dangerous illnesses,” said Heather Wingo, extension immunization educator for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. “Taking steps toward prevention is truly the best defense against tick-borne illnesses.”…