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Check for winter ticks

By Patrick Wagner, SDSU Extension Entomology Specialist
Feb 21, 2025
Feb 21, 2025

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By Patrick Wagner, SDSU Extension Entomology Specialist

Winter ticks? Yes, believe it or not, there are ticks active beyond the growing season in South Dakota.

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