A new invasive tick species was recently found in St. Louis County, with more sightings expected this spring and summer.

Unfortunately, it’s also when ticks are extremely active, particularly in wooded areas. Not only do these parasitic arachnids give you the creeps, but ticks can carry an array of diseases.

Unfortunately, the ticks are tiny. During the nymphal stage, when they are most likely to spread Lyme disease, they are the size of a poppy seed. Adults are about as big as a sesame seed.

Unfortunately, it’s also when ticks are extremely active, particularly in wooded areas. Not only do these parasitic arachnids give you the creeps, but ticks can carry an array of diseases. If you ...