With the warmer weather, state leaders are encouraging residents to be more aware of ticks.
The insect is responsible for numerous illnesses and infections throughout the summer months.
Health leaders say there has been an increase in the number of emergency visits to hospitals as a result of tick bites.
They add that if you have been bitten by a tick and are showing symptoms of tick-borne illnesses, you need to contact your health provider and get treatment as soon as possible.
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