Don’t Let Ticks Hitch a Ride: Awareness, Prevention & Removal Tips

Ticks are more than just tiny nuisances. These blood-feeding parasites can transmit serious diseases like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and tick-borne encephalitis. As EcoServants® volunteers and interns often work in outdoor environments—woodlands, fields, and restoration zones—it’s essential to stay informed and protected. Ticks are arachnids that latch onto hosts for a blood meal. […]