LymeNet Flash: Ticks

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Posted by 8man12 (Member # 7664) on :

Never heard much about a winter tick, Is the info in this article incorrect.

Thanks

http://mainehuntingtoday.com/bbb/2007/04/19/winter-ticks-take-over-elk-in-yukon/

Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :

Ticks are found all year long. I saw a video about a yr ago on a (the) moose being found dead infested with ticks.

I find it hard to believe that these ticks don't carry Lyme or other diseases.

Posted by trigal2 (Member # 20578) on :

I have found ticks on me in Feb. during a few days of warm up. I think one was even a lone star...

Posted by linky123 (Member # 19974) on :

I've pulled 'em off my cat in January. Scary.