How the Boy Scouts of America Prep For Tick Season

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — People aren’t the only ones going out and about with temperatures rising. According to the Kansas State Research and Extension Office, ticks are already showing up.

For many who don’t spend as much time outside, ticks aren’t as much of an everyday concern. For others, like the Boy Scouts of America, they’re unavoidable. For those who spend so much time outdoors across every season, preparedness is always a top priority. It just so happens that priority shifts to ticks when the weather warms up.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Payton Steiner.

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