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Castanet | Ticks are starting to awaken from their winter slumber and can be found across the Thompson-Okanagan region

March 4, 2024

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March is Tick Awareness Month, so we’re asked to stay vigilant, because ticks can carry some nasty ailments. Entomologist Dr. Rob Higgins says the most common area to find ticks is on grasslands, but they can be found in urban environments as well. Read more