Ticks out in Wisconsin woods

With the early warm weather, ticks are active in the woods of Wisconsin this spring.

By: Associated Press report, WSAW-TV

WAUSAU, Wis. — With the early warm weather, ticks are active in the woods of Wisconsin this spring.

Marathon County has confirmed three cases of Lyme disease so far this year. Lyme disease is an illness caused by a bacteria carried by deer ticks.

Ticks feed off of blood, so it's common for them to hitch a ride on any warm body, including people and pets.

WSAW-TV reports the Marathon County Humane Society is seeing a steady stream of tick-infested animals coming into the shelter.

The animals are thoroughly checked each time one arrives or after a walk. Staff have had to medicate the animals earlier than normal this year.

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