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California’s Tick Problem is Growing | Fresno News
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- Jul 5, 2026
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Summary
California’s tick problem is heating up — and it’s not just a Northeast issue anymore. With warm weather and sprawling outdoor spaces, LA and SF are now major hotspots for tick bites that can carry Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Tiny, hard-to-see nymphal ticks are especially dangerous, active from March to July and often going unnoticed. A rare tick-borne illness was even recently confirmed in Northern California — one of only four cases worldwide. Stay safe: keep grass trimmed, wear long sleeves and pants, use EPA-approved repellent, and check yourself, kids, and pets after every outdoor outing. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fbe3ac1202ae7e5b