As the summer months arrive and more people/pets enjoy the outdoors, be wary of a blood-sucking scourge that is thriving across the state.
The Oregon Health Authority warned that the number of ticks has dramatically increased, largely due to the mild winter, following a concerning 10 year tend.
So be wary if you venture into wooded areas or onto grassy properties that lead into the woods. In recent weeks there have been numerous reports on Powell Butte Nature Park and on the banks of Johnson Creek near Gresham’s Main City Park…