

Myths about ticks
Myths about ticks Don't believe the old wives tales Jodi Henke Image courtesy of University of Minnesota A walk through the woods or even playing in the yard could expose you to ticks. They can be harmful, but it’s important to understand the facts – and the myths about them in order to protect yourself. Dr. Michael Dryden is a University distinguished professor of veterinary parasitology at Kansas State University, and one of the world’s leading experts on ticks. He says the