Ticks are out for the season, how to be safe

With the warmer season drawing people into woods, around water for fishing and swimming, and into backyards, tick activity is becoming a growing concern. The article highlights that, in the Monadnock Region, the deer tick is the main worry because it can carry Lyme disease and other infections. It also warns that the lone star tick has expanded into nearby parts of New Hampshire and is now considered established in Merrimack County. According to the report, lone star ticks can transmit microbes linked to alpha-gal syndrome, described as a severe allergy to red meat. The message focuses on heightened awareness as tick populations increase during outdoor activity periods.