Until the first freeze, the risk of tick encounters are still there. You should be on the lookout for ticks when out enjoying the warm weather.

Ticks don’t just bite; they can also make you sick. Some Rocky Mountain wood ticks carry Rocky Mountain spotted fever, which can be deadly.

Watch to learn about protecting yourself and pets from ticks: Tick prevention when outdoors is key

“There has been a very gradual increase since about 2010 or so, where we're seeing more and more cases reported on average,” said Devon Cozart, Epidemiologist for the Department of Public Health and Human Safety. “It's a very slow, gradual increase usually.”

Symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever include headaches, body pains, muscle aches, rashes, and diarrhea. If any of these occur within 2 weeks of a kn

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