WTAE Pittsburgh July 04, 2026 • 10:20

More tick bites are happening closer to home - WTAE

By Jill Szwed

More tick bites are happening closer to home - WTAE

Experts are sharing warnings about the risk of ticks in Pennsylvania during the summer months. Researchers say the climate of two seasons impacts the tick population the most.

Ticks are a year-round concern, but experts warn that the risk becomes more noticeable during the summer months, with over 60% of exposures occurring at home.
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