Colorado Experts Project 10%-20% Rise in Tick Cases After Mild Winter
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Updated · KRDO · Jun 8
Colorado Experts Project 10%-20% Rise in Tick Cases After Mild Winter
2 articles · Updated · KRDO · Jun 8
Summary
Colorado veterinarians and state health experts say tick cases are already rising and could climb 10% to 20% this year.
A historically warm winter and warm spring let tick populations survive and start the season early, increasing exposure for dogs and potentially humans.
El Paso and Teller counties are hosting state surveillance training this week, with crews dragging cloth through tall grass to collect ticks and test them for pathogens.
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Colorado Tick Fever and Lyme disease remain rare, but experts urge prevention—cut grass, use DEET, wear long pants, and keep pets on tick collars or oral medications.