ticks

Expert advice on avoiding tick-borne diseases in Wyoming - a must-read for outdoor enthusiasts!

Remember to check yourself for ticks.

Serious diseases sometimes spread by infected ticks in Wyoming include tularemia, Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) and Colorado tick fever (CTF).

A report from the CDC say's certain ticks, mostly the lone star tick, can cause an allergic reaction and red meat. It's called Alpha-gal Allergy

This is a moment akin to something you might expect to find in The Jungle Book except instead of a jungle, it's Wyoming. And, instead of monkeys, it's magpies and moose. It's the moment when a magpie just maybe saved the life of his/her moose friend.

Summer is upon us, and the Wyoming Department of Health is urging residents to take steps to avoid mosquito and tick bites.

Ticks in Wyoming can carry several potentially dangerous diseases.