To all of you who like to spend time outdoors..... Well, it has been snowing on and off for months in the hills of Western Mass. Snowfall has ranged from a couple inches to a foot.The temp. has ranged from below zero to 47 above. I thought we were safe from ticks at this time. I was wrong. I found attached ticks on two of our three dogs in the past 3 weeks. Blimy. I think we shall buy a yacht and live at sea. Please check yourselves, your family,and your animals for ticks now! Spread the word. Don't get caught off guard as I was.