As the weather warms up in Upstate New York, we’re eager to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. However, spring also marks the beginning of peak tick season. 

As summer returns to Albany County, so do ticks. Unfortunately, our area is a hotbed of tick activity. If you visit the Pine Bush Preserve, you’ll find pamphlets with warnings about ticks and safe removal in boxes at the trailheads. We hear constant...