Tick season is ahead of schedule this year as the parkland has been hit with some warm weather.
Species like Dear ticks and wood ticks generally start to emerge around 4 degrees Celsius, and the double-digit temperatures we're looking a this week will wake them up fast.
It's important to plan for outings with DEET-based repellents and tightly fitted clothing, as well as tick prevention for your pets.
Dear Ticks, also known as black-legged ticks, can carry the Bacteria known to cause Lyme Disease, with a recent Canadian study showing the infected ticks live longer and overwinter better.
So watch for these ugly parasites while enjoying the beautiful weather.
